Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park has many stories waiting to be told, and a world of beauty that can renew and bring peace to the body and spirit.
Shenandoah National Park is a sanctuary for more than 100 varieties of trees, 200 species of birds, and 1,100 species of flowering plants. Surrounded by such unbelievable beauty and tranquility it is hard to believe, when you are hiking or driving through Shenandoah National Park, that you are barely an hours drive from the hustle and bustle of our nations capital.
Shenandoah National Park lies in a picturesque setting high above the classic American panorama. Consisting of 300 square miles stretched out along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park is a precious reminder of the great hardwood forest that once blanketed the northeastern United States. This area is full of trails for biking and hiking or even a nice drive along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Blue Ridge Mountains make up a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Range. The Blue Ridge Mountains got their name from the hydrocarbons that are released into the atmosphere from the trees that cover the mountainsides. These hydrocarbons when released into the air produce a distinctive bluish haze in the atmosphere.
The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains stretch between two of Americas favorite national parks, connecting Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smokey Mountains. One of America’s most beautiful stretches of highway, the Blue Ridge Parkway also runs through the area between Shenandoah Park and Great Smoky Mountains.
To learn more about Shenandoah National Park and discover what lodging and activity options await you there, visit National Park Reservations online at http://www.NationalParkReservations.com/shenandoah.htm or call one of the friendly and helpful agents at 1-866-875-8456.
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