Shenandoah National Park


http://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm

The great thing about Shenandoah National park is that theres so many fun activities to do. You can go hiking, camping, go for a drive down Skyline Drive, swim, tube, or even hunt if thats your thing.

DIRECTIONS
1) Start going WEST on 33.
2) Continue on for 14 miles.
3) Make a LEFT into the Swift Run entrance.

HOURS
As long as you have a pass you have access to the park 24/7 until the pass expires. Portions of the road may be closed off during the winter though limiting your access to certain parts of the park. 

TICKETS
In order to get the full experience its $15 per car. The pass you recieve you can use for a whole week or you can purchase a year long pass. **HELPFUL HINT: Buy the year pass. It is only $15 more.**

GENERAL INFO
Since there are so many options for activities to do at the park, plan ahead. Check the website for possible trials you may want to hike or for where the waterfalls are or where the campgrounds and comfort areas are. There are bathroom facilities located in the park, so you don't have to worry about roughing it too much. One of the trails I hiked on was the Lewis Falls trail. It is a section of the Appalachian Trail and you get to go by a beautiful waterfall. Bring a backpack with water, snacks, and a sweatshirt if you plan on spending a full day there.