Shenandoah National Park – Closures lifted in Shenandoah National Park U.S. National Park Service

Date: February 27, 2011

The Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park from Front Royal to Route 211 has reopened after the week-long closure due to the Smith Run Fire. The 105-mile scenic roadway through the park is now open its entire length. All trails previously closed due to the fire are also open. This includes [...]

Visiting the Shenandoah Valley On a Budget

The Washington Post did a very good job of laying out a number of opportunities to enjoy the Shenandoah Valley and not go into hock in the process.

Many people, when planning a trip to the Shenandoah Valley, instantly think of Shenandoah National Park. Yet the region covers a lot more territory. The valley stretches a couple hundred miles, [...]

State Parks In The Virginia Mountains

Map of the Virginia State Parks in the Appalachian Mountains

Located in the mountains of western Virginia are thirteen State Parks and five Natural Area Preserves.

Click on the map below to see the locations.

Virginia State Parks

Sky Meadows State Park Image via Wikipedia

Sky Meadows State Park – Clarke & Fauquier Counties

With rolling pastures and woodlands, the park [...]