Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park
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Locality: Page County Shenandoah National Park Headquarters 3655 US Highway 211 East Luray, VA 22835 Driving Directions The historic 105-mile Skyline Drive, a National Scenic Byway, traverses Shenandoah National Park, a beautiful, historic national treasure. The Park varies in width from less than one mile to about thirteen miles, so that views from peaks and overlooks include not only the Blue Ridge itself, but also the patchwork of woods, farmlands and orchards on either side. Wildlife includes the white-tailed deer, black bear, raccoons, opossum, skunk, birds, red and gray fox, beaver, river otter, mink, weasel, woodchuck, rabbit, squirrel and chipmunks. With as many as 200 species of local and migratory birds, viewing opportunities at Shenandoah are good to excellent. Campsites are available. More modern accommodations are available at Skyland Resort & Big Meadows Lodge with full service restaurants and planned activities. Admission Fee: $ Children Welcome Telephone: Phone: Website: www.nps.gov/shen/home.htm |
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