The Magnificent 60 Mountain Peaks
Shenandoah National Park, in Virginia, protects over 19,000 acres of land, with more than 500 miles of trail, which include the 101 miles long Appalachian Trail. Admission is required at this national park however it is definitely worth it according to happy visitors. National Park, Shenandoah itself has about 60 wooded mountain peaks. Nearly the entire park is 2,000 feet above sea level. Along with hiking, people like to camp at Shenandoah, which requires a permit. The entire park itself is in Blue Ridge and has all 105 miles of the Skyline Drive going completely through the park. At one time Governor Byrd worked really hard to establish the park. Even though many people come and go and the national park is very public, it is managed by the federal government. …show more content…
At one time before Shenandoah National Park was established, George Washington himself passed through during French and Indian wars. Also, there was at one point Civil War battlefields on both sides of the mountains. Around 1929 the Hoovers made the park into a presidential getaway. One of the peaks named Signal Knob was a communications base for both Confederates and the Union. In the old days, people would hunt animals and grow corn and tobacco in areas of what is now the national park. During the 1920s the soil depleted so all of the farmers left, however, the government brought it all to a better state.
There are many activities to do inside and nearby Shenandoah. One can go backpacking or camping. Some like to go on canoe trips or horseback riding. Many enjoy climbing, hiking, biking, and fishing at the Park. Some people like going places that are near the national park, but not in it. One place many people go to that is near Shenandoah is Luray Caverns, or The Car and Carriage Caravan
Shenandoah National Park, in Virginia, protects over 19,000 acres of land, with more than 500 miles of trail, which include the 101 miles long Appalachian Trail. Admission is required at this national park however it is definitely worth it according to happy visitors. National Park, Shenandoah itself has about 60 wooded mountain peaks. Nearly the entire park is 2,000 feet above sea level. Along with hiking, people like to camp at Shenandoah, which requires a permit. The entire park itself is in Blue Ridge and has all 105 miles of the Skyline Drive going completely through the park. At one time Governor Byrd worked really hard to establish the park. Even though many people come and go and the national park is very public, it is managed by the federal government. …show more content…
At one time before Shenandoah National Park was established, George Washington himself passed through during French and Indian wars. Also, there was at one point Civil War battlefields on both sides of the mountains. Around 1929 the Hoovers made the park into a presidential getaway. One of the peaks named Signal Knob was a communications base for both Confederates and the Union. In the old days, people would hunt animals and grow corn and tobacco in areas of what is now the national park. During the 1920s the soil depleted so all of the farmers left, however, the government brought it all to a better state.
There are many activities to do inside and nearby Shenandoah. One can go backpacking or camping. Some like to go on canoe trips or horseback riding. Many enjoy climbing, hiking, biking, and fishing at the Park. Some people like going places that are near the national park, but not in it. One place many people go to that is near Shenandoah is Luray Caverns, or The Car and Carriage Caravan