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Shenandoah National Park

As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route to match your interests and schedule. Or you can use our trip planners for our suggestions on half, full or multi day itineraries. Some of the many highlights are listed below;

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Skyline Drive

It may be stating the obvious, but driving the beautiful Skyline Drive is the primary reason for many people's visit. There are many excellent vistas and overlooks to enjoy along the way, with most requiring no more than stepping out of your vehicle to capture that fantastic photo. Because there are so many great overlooks, we won't talk about all of them on the tour - we'd never get to the end of the drive, but we will be sure to let you know which ones are the best and ones that offer a unique perspective. But above all, enjoy the simple scenic pleasure of this gorgeous drive. Take your time and soak it all in!

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Little Devil's Stairs Trail

Looking for a challenging hike? This is one of the Northern District’s most unique features - and full of history. The stairs are a series of natural formations found throughout a narrow, seemingly hand-carved gorge. While they may look almost man-made, no one, not even the Native Americans who were here long before any European settlers, lay claim to shaping them. It’s one of the park’s more popular attractions, so expect a crowded parking lot.

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Skyland Stables

When you think of Shenandoah, a vacation resort probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. And yet, there is one here still operating, hidden in the middle of the woods at the highest point along Skyline Drive. Built in 1906, Skyland Resort has played host to numerous elaborate balls, musicals, tournaments and pageants over the years and the cabins, dining halls and recreation halls are all still active. Today, twelve historic Skyland structures remain and you can experience what life was like at the turn of the 20th century. You can stay here, or simply walk through the resort and soak in its history.

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Old Rag Mountain Hike

This is the most popular attraction in the park, with unquestionably some of the best hikes - though the Circuit is a favorite and requires a 6 hour commitment for most. Here you can hike across rock scrambles, take in 360-degree views of Shenandoah, and see endangered plants and animals. So why’s it called Old Rag? Well, early European explorers thought the exposed granite at and around the summit looked like an old rag and there you have it - the name stuck. Old Rag Mountain Day-Use Ticket: From March - November all visitors to Old Rag Mountain require a day-use ticket, including hikers on the Saddle, Ridge and Ridge Access trails. This is a pilot project that will be reviewed.

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Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center

Right across the road from Big Meadows is another place worth stopping. The Byrd Visitor Center is equal parts museum, travel guide, hotel and restaurant. You can find exhibits inside on everything from the park’s history to the animal residents, plot out what trails you’d like to explore, or even stay the night on the Skyline Drive in comfort at the hotel. Kids especially will enjoy some of the exhibits, with artifacts from both humans and animals on display.

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Big Meadows

This is the park’s halfway point and this high-elevation meadow is a chance to see a wide variety of animals. Big Meadows is a feeding ground for everything from black bears to bobcats, with deer and the occasional elk wandering by. As with any wildlife spotting - a little luck is needed, but you can increase your chances by being in places like the meadows in the early morning, or towards dusk. Binoculars are a good idea for spotting wildlife from a safe distance. Burned by multiple wildfires over the last six years, the meadows gives a unique visual, as you can literally see the land rebuilding itself.

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Dark Hollow Falls

Dark Hollow Falls Trail is our favorite waterfall hike in the park, requiring just a 1.4 mile return trek to view the 70 foot dancing water show. The trail is a little steep in places, but not overly strenuous. White tailed deer are often spotted along the way. An early start is recommended if it's likely to be a busy day. Expect to spend 60-90 minutes to complete, with time viewing the falls.

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Camp Rapidan

You’ve probably heard about Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland. But before that country retreat was built in 1942, President Herbert Hoover built Rapidan Camp in what would eventually become Shenandoah National Park. Today, the camp and surviving cabins are a museum, both of Hoover’s presidency and of Shenandoah itself. The camp is accessible on a 4 mile round-trip hike, and there is the option of joining a ranger-guided tour from the Byrd Visitor Center.

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Shenandoah National Park

As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route to match your interests and schedule. Or you can use our trip planners for our suggestions on half, full or multi day itineraries. Some of the many highlights are listed below;

11

Skyline Drive

It may be stating the obvious, but driving the beautiful Skyline Drive is the primary reason for many people's visit. There are many excellent vistas and overlooks to enjoy along the way, with most requiring no more than stepping out of your vehicle to capture that fantastic photo. Because there are so many great overlooks, we won't talk about all of them on the tour - we'd never get to the end of the drive, but we will be sure to let you know which ones are the best and ones that offer a unique perspective. But above all, enjoy the simple scenic pleasure of this gorgeous drive. Take your time and soak it all in!

12

Little Devil's Stairs Trail

Looking for a challenging hike? This is one of the Northern District’s most unique features - and full of history. The stairs are a series of natural formations found throughout a narrow, seemingly hand-carved gorge. While they may look almost man-made, no one, not even the Native Americans who were here long before any European settlers, lay claim to shaping them. It’s one of the park’s more popular attractions, so expect a crowded parking lot.

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Skyland Stables

When you think of Shenandoah, a vacation resort probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. And yet, there is one here still operating, hidden in the middle of the woods at the highest point along Skyline Drive. Built in 1906, Skyland Resort has played host to numerous elaborate balls, musicals, tournaments and pageants over the years and the cabins, dining halls and recreation halls are all still active. Today, twelve historic Skyland structures remain and you can experience what life was like at the turn of the 20th century. You can stay here, or simply walk through the resort and soak in its history.

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Old Rag Mountain Hike

This is the most popular attraction in the park, with unquestionably some of the best hikes - though the Circuit is a favorite and requires a 6 hour commitment for most. Here you can hike across rock scrambles, take in 360-degree views of Shenandoah, and see endangered plants and animals. So why’s it called Old Rag? Well, early European explorers thought the exposed granite at and around the summit looked like an old rag and there you have it - the name stuck. Old Rag Mountain Day-Use Ticket: From March - November all visitors to Old Rag Mountain require a day-use ticket, including hikers on the Saddle, Ridge and Ridge Access trails. This is a pilot project that will be reviewed.

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Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center

Right across the road from Big Meadows is another place worth stopping. The Byrd Visitor Center is equal parts museum, travel guide, hotel and restaurant. You can find exhibits inside on everything from the park’s history to the animal residents, plot out what trails you’d like to explore, or even stay the night on the Skyline Drive in comfort at the hotel. Kids especially will enjoy some of the exhibits, with artifacts from both humans and animals on display.

16

Big Meadows

This is the park’s halfway point and this high-elevation meadow is a chance to see a wide variety of animals. Big Meadows is a feeding ground for everything from black bears to bobcats, with deer and the occasional elk wandering by. As with any wildlife spotting - a little luck is needed, but you can increase your chances by being in places like the meadows in the early morning, or towards dusk. Binoculars are a good idea for spotting wildlife from a safe distance. Burned by multiple wildfires over the last six years, the meadows gives a unique visual, as you can literally see the land rebuilding itself.

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Dark Hollow Falls

Dark Hollow Falls Trail is our favorite waterfall hike in the park, requiring just a 1.4 mile return trek to view the 70 foot dancing water show. The trail is a little steep in places, but not overly strenuous. White tailed deer are often spotted along the way. An early start is recommended if it's likely to be a busy day. Expect to spend 60-90 minutes to complete, with time viewing the falls.

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Camp Rapidan

You’ve probably heard about Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland. But before that country retreat was built in 1942, President Herbert Hoover built Rapidan Camp in what would eventually become Shenandoah National Park. Today, the camp and surviving cabins are a museum, both of Hoover’s presidency and of Shenandoah itself. The camp is accessible on a 4 mile round-trip hike, and there is the option of joining a ranger-guided tour from the Byrd Visitor Center.

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Shenandoah National Park

As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route to match your interests and schedule. Or you can use our trip planners for our suggestions on half, full or multi day itineraries. Some of the many highlights are listed below;

20

Skyline Drive

It may be stating the obvious, but driving the beautiful Skyline Drive is the primary reason for many people's visit. There are many excellent vistas and overlooks to enjoy along the way, with most requiring no more than stepping out of your vehicle to capture that fantastic photo. Because there are so many great overlooks, we won't talk about all of them on the tour - we'd never get to the end of the drive, but we will be sure to let you know which ones are the best and ones that offer a unique perspective. But above all, enjoy the simple scenic pleasure of this gorgeous drive. Take your time and soak it all in!

21

Little Devil's Stairs Trail

Looking for a challenging hike? This is one of the Northern District’s most unique features - and full of history. The stairs are a series of natural formations found throughout a narrow, seemingly hand-carved gorge. While they may look almost man-made, no one, not even the Native Americans who were here long before any European settlers, lay claim to shaping them. It’s one of the park’s more popular attractions, so expect a crowded parking lot.

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Skyland Stables

When you think of Shenandoah, a vacation resort probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. And yet, there is one here still operating, hidden in the middle of the woods at the highest point along Skyline Drive. Built in 1906, Skyland Resort has played host to numerous elaborate balls, musicals, tournaments and pageants over the years and the cabins, dining halls and recreation halls are all still active. Today, twelve historic Skyland structures remain and you can experience what life was like at the turn of the 20th century. You can stay here, or simply walk through the resort and soak in its history.

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Old Rag Mountain Hike

This is the most popular attraction in the park, with unquestionably some of the best hikes - though the Circuit is a favorite and requires a 6 hour commitment for most. Here you can hike across rock scrambles, take in 360-degree views of Shenandoah, and see endangered plants and animals. So why’s it called Old Rag? Well, early European explorers thought the exposed granite at and around the summit looked like an old rag and there you have it - the name stuck. Old Rag Mountain Day-Use Ticket: From March - November all visitors to Old Rag Mountain require a day-use ticket, including hikers on the Saddle, Ridge and Ridge Access trails. This is a pilot project that will be reviewed.

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Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center

Right across the road from Big Meadows is another place worth stopping. The Byrd Visitor Center is equal parts museum, travel guide, hotel and restaurant. You can find exhibits inside on everything from the park’s history to the animal residents, plot out what trails you’d like to explore, or even stay the night on the Skyline Drive in comfort at the hotel. Kids especially will enjoy some of the exhibits, with artifacts from both humans and animals on display.

25

Big Meadows

This is the park’s halfway point and this high-elevation meadow is a chance to see a wide variety of animals. Big Meadows is a feeding ground for everything from black bears to bobcats, with deer and the occasional elk wandering by. As with any wildlife spotting - a little luck is needed, but you can increase your chances by being in places like the meadows in the early morning, or towards dusk. Binoculars are a good idea for spotting wildlife from a safe distance. Burned by multiple wildfires over the last six years, the meadows gives a unique visual, as you can literally see the land rebuilding itself.

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Dark Hollow Falls

Dark Hollow Falls Trail is our favorite waterfall hike in the park, requiring just a 1.4 mile return trek to view the 70 foot dancing water show. The trail is a little steep in places, but not overly strenuous. White tailed deer are often spotted along the way. An early start is recommended if it's likely to be a busy day. Expect to spend 60-90 minutes to complete, with time viewing the falls.

27

Camp Rapidan

You’ve probably heard about Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland. But before that country retreat was built in 1942, President Herbert Hoover built Rapidan Camp in what would eventually become Shenandoah National Park. Today, the camp and surviving cabins are a museum, both of Hoover’s presidency and of Shenandoah itself. The camp is accessible on a 4 mile round-trip hike, and there is the option of joining a ranger-guided tour from the Byrd Visitor Center.

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Parc national de Shenandoah

Au fur et à mesure que les audioguides diffusent des commentaires en fonction de votre position GPS, vous pouvez créer votre propre itinéraire le long de l'itinéraire de la visite en fonction de vos intérêts et de votre emploi du temps. Ou vous pouvez utiliser nos planificateurs de voyage pour nos suggestions d'itinéraires d'une demi-journée, d'une journée complète ou de plusieurs jours. Certains des nombreux faits saillants sont énumérés ci-dessous;

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Skyline Drive

C'est peut-être une évidence, mais conduire sur la magnifique Skyline Drive est la principale raison de la visite de nombreuses personnes. Il y a de nombreux points de vue et points de vue excellents à apprécier en cours de route, la plupart ne nécessitant pas plus que de sortir de votre véhicule pour capturer cette photo fantastique. Parce qu'il y a tellement de superbes belvédères, nous n'en parlerons pas tous pendant la tournée - nous n'arriverons jamais à la fin du trajet, mais nous ne manquerons pas de vous faire savoir lesquels sont les meilleurs et ceux qui offrent un point de vue unique. Mais surtout, profitez du simple plaisir scénique de cette magnifique route. Prenez votre temps et imprégnez-vous de tout !

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Sentier des escaliers du petit diable

Envie d'une randonnée exigeante ? C'est l'une des caractéristiques les plus uniques du district nord - et chargée d'histoire. Les escaliers sont une série de formations naturelles trouvées dans une gorge étroite, apparemment sculptée à la main. Bien qu'ils puissent sembler presque artificiels, personne, pas même les Amérindiens qui étaient ici bien avant les colons européens, ne prétendent les avoir façonnés. C'est l'une des attractions les plus populaires du parc, alors attendez-vous à un parking bondé.

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Écuries Skyland

Quand vous pensez à Shenandoah, un lieu de villégiature n'est probablement pas la première chose qui vous vient à l'esprit. Et pourtant, il y en a un ici toujours en activité, caché au milieu des bois au point le plus élevé de Skyline Drive. Construit en 1906, Skyland Resort a accueilli de nombreux bals élaborés, comédies musicales, tournois et reconstitutions historiques au fil des ans et les cabines, les salles à manger et les salles de loisirs sont toujours actives. Aujourd'hui, douze structures historiques du Skyland subsistent et vous pouvez découvrir à quoi ressemblait la vie au tournant du 20e siècle. Vous pouvez rester ici ou simplement vous promener dans la station et vous imprégner de son histoire.

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Randonnée dans la vieille montagne de Rag

C'est l'attraction la plus populaire du parc, avec sans aucun doute certaines des meilleures randonnées - bien que le circuit soit un favori et nécessite un engagement de 6 heures pour la plupart. Ici, vous pouvez faire de la randonnée à travers des rochers, admirer des vues à 360 degrés de Shenandoah et voir des plantes et des animaux en voie de disparition. Alors pourquoi s'appelle-t-il Old Rag ? Eh bien, les premiers explorateurs européens pensaient que le granit exposé au sommet et autour du sommet ressemblait à un vieux chiffon et voilà - le nom est resté. Billet d'utilisation journalière d'Old Rag Mountain : de mars à novembre, tous les visiteurs d'Old Rag Mountain ont besoin d'un billet d'utilisation journalière, y compris les randonneurs sur les sentiers Saddle, Ridge et Ridge Access. Il s'agit d'un projet pilote qui sera revu.

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Centre d'accueil des visiteurs Harry F. Byrd Sr.

Juste en face de Big Meadows se trouve un autre endroit qui vaut la peine de s'arrêter. Le Byrd Visitor Center est à la fois un musée, un guide de voyage, un hôtel et un restaurant. Vous pouvez trouver des expositions à l'intérieur sur tout, de l'histoire du parc aux animaux résidents, tracer les sentiers que vous aimeriez explorer, ou même passer la nuit sur la Skyline Drive dans le confort de l'hôtel. Les enfants apprécieront particulièrement certaines des expositions, avec des artefacts d'humains et d'animaux exposés.

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Grands prés

C'est à mi-chemin du parc et cette prairie de haute altitude est l'occasion de voir une grande variété d'animaux. Big Meadows est un lieu d'alimentation pour tout, des ours noirs aux lynx roux, avec des cerfs et des wapitis occasionnels qui se promènent. Comme pour toute observation d'animaux sauvages, un peu de chance est nécessaire, mais vous pouvez augmenter vos chances en vous trouvant dans des endroits comme les prairies tôt le matin ou vers le crépuscule. Les jumelles sont une bonne idée pour repérer la faune à une distance sécuritaire. Brûlé par de multiples incendies de forêt au cours des six dernières années, les prairies offrent un visuel unique, car vous pouvez littéralement voir la terre se reconstruire.

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Chutes sombres creuses

Dark Hollow Falls Trail est notre randonnée préférée en cascade dans le parc, ne nécessitant qu'un aller-retour de 1,4 mile pour voir le spectacle aquatique dansant de 70 pieds. Le sentier est un peu raide par endroits, mais pas trop fatigant. Des cerfs de Virginie sont souvent aperçus le long du chemin. Il est recommandé de commencer tôt si la journée risque d'être chargée. Attendez-vous à passer 60 à 90 minutes pour terminer, avec du temps pour observer les chutes.

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Camp Rapidan

Vous avez probablement entendu parler de Camp David, la retraite présidentielle du Maryland. Mais avant que cette retraite de campagne ne soit construite en 1942, le président Herbert Hoover a construit Rapidan Camp dans ce qui allait devenir le parc national de Shenandoah. Aujourd'hui, le camp et les cabanes survivantes sont un musée, à la fois de la présidence de Hoover et de Shenandoah elle-même. Le camp est accessible lors d'une randonnée aller-retour de 4 miles, et il est possible de participer à une visite guidée par un garde forestier depuis le centre d'accueil des visiteurs de Byrd.

Visite audio-guidée en voiture dans le parc national de Shenandoah

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