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

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Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Shenandoah road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along the route, all based on your location.

You'll be guided to all of Skyline Drive's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the park's top summit and waterfall hikes, President Herbert Hoover's historic retreat, and a high-elevation meadow that's one of the best places to spot wildlife like deer, elk and black bears.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you.

✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
✅ Travel at your own pace
✅ Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use
✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
✅ Like having a tour guide along for the drive

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Stories, tips and directions that play automatically based on your location
Freedom to explore at your own pace
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
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  • Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
  • Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
  • Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
  • Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
  • Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
  • Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
  • Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
  • Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
À quoi s'attendre
1
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;
2
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!
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
13
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.
14
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.
15
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.
17
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.
18
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.
19
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.
22
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.
23
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.
24
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.
26
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.
28
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;
29
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 !
30
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.
31
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.
32
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.
33
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.
34
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.
35
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.
36
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.
37
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;
38
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!
39
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.
40
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.
41
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.
42
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.
43
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.
44
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.
45
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.
46
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;
47
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!
48
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.
49
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.
50
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.
51
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.
52
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.
53
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.
54
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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Rebecca_W
Oct 2024
What a wonderful audio tour. I learned lots about the history of the park and the geography too. Learned about the different stops and which ones were particularly fine and why. The narrator was funny and very likable. I’m very glad I rented this?!!
Réponse de l'hôte
Oct 2024
Hi Rebecca, thank you for sharing your experience with our Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Shenandoah National Park. We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour informative and entertaining. You learned about the park’s history and geography while enjoying the narrator’s humor. We're so glad you chose our tour and enjoyed it. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Sherpa758939
Sep 2024
The narration was light-hearted, timely, and informative. Narrator gave plenty of advance notice of upcoming viewpoints and other points of interest.
Réponse de l'hôte
Sep 2024
Hi Sherpa, thank you for sharing your experience with our Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Shenandoah National Park. We're thrilled you found the narration lighthearted, timely, and informative. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Hongtao_L
Jul 2024
It is not useful at all. The ranger at the park entrance told me I got a scam! I have not used it at all!
Réponse de l'hôte
Jul 2024
Hi Hongtao, this is a self-guided audio tour of the park, not an entry ticket. This is very clear in the description. If you try to use it as an entrance ticket, the rangers will not accept it. Next time you visit the park, feel free to use the tour as intended — a narrator that tells you all about what you’re seeing, when you see it.

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