- State: VA
- NPCA Region: Mid-Atlantic
- Est. Date: 1935
Air Quality Conditions
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Unsatisfactory
Health
Unsatisfactory
Nature
Significant Concern
Climate Change Threats
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia, Shenandoah features rolling tree-lined hills, wooded hollows, spectacular waterfalls and a diversity of wildlife, all easily accessible from the scenic Skyline Drive. The park preserves a remarkable slice of southern Appalachian natural history and beauty with a dazzling array of recreational opportunities.
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Blog Post
The First Park with a Million Visitors
The 1930s brought big changes to the National Park System, setting the stage for large increases in tourism, including the first national park site to welcome more than 1…
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Magazine Article
The Ranger Project
The stargazers, climbers, paddlers, teachers, naturalists, historians, scientists, rescuers, protectors and dreamers of the National Park Service.
My Park Story
Greetings from Shenandoah National Park
Back when my wife and I were just dating, we used to go hiking to the top of Old Rag in Shenandoah National Park fairly often. I decided to propose to her near the top, and secretly packed a tripod and camera in my backpack to enable me to capture…
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National parks represent America's heritage. They also offer so many opportunities to us today, from hiking and camping to wildlife watching and simply being in wilderness, that we couldn't get on the same level any other way. The national parks materially improve our quality of life as Americans and our connection to the land we call America. — Alex
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