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COMPLIMENTARY $3.95 2019 YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARKS SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK ACTIVITIES • SIGHTSEEING • DINING • LODGING TRAILS • HISTORY • MAPS • MORE OFFICIAL PARTNERS T:5.375” S:4.75” WELCOME S:7.375” SO TASTY EVERYONE WILL WANT A BITE. WelcomeT:8.375” to Shenandoah National Park! Established in the heart of the Appalachians FUN FACTS in 1935, the park owes much of its construc- tion, masonry and landscaping to the Civilian Conservation Corps. The creation of the park allowed the forces of nature to regenerate the scenic mountain terrain, which now provides a refuge for nearby urban populations. In 1936, President Franklin Delano Roos- evelt dedicated Shenandoah National Park to “this and to succeeding generations for the recreation and the re-creation” they would Established: Shenandoah National Park find here. was established in 1935. Like generations before you, you can ex- Natural Features: The park plore, relax, and join us in securing the same features 300 square miles of the Blue memorable Shenandoah experience for fu- Ridge Mountains, rising above the ture generations. Shenandoah needs your Virginia Piedmont to the east and the support to ensure it will be preserved and Shenandoah Valley to the west, with two protected for many years to come. Enjoy the peaks rising above 4,000 feet. park, but be respectful at all times. Popular Activities: Hiking, camping, fish- With the support of the American people, ing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding and the National Park Service (NPS) works to pro- many more recreational activities await tect this landscape and its visitors. The NPS you at the park. and concessioner Delaware North Compa- Plants & Animals: More than 1,400 ©2019 Preferred Brands International. All rights reserved. International. Brands Preferred ©2019 nies (Delaware North at Shenandoah National vascular plants, 100 trees and 300 spe- Park) work in partnership to ensure that your cies of animals thrive in the park. Deer, visit is a memorable one. squirrels and groundhogs are common This American Park Network guide to sights. Shenandoah National Park is home Shenandoah is provided by Delaware North to one of the largest concentrations of to enhance your appreciation and enjoyment black bears in the United States. of the park. The booklet has been made pos- Scenic Driving: Skyline Drive, the park’s sible by the support of the sponsors whose scenic byway, has more than 75 overlooks messages appear inside. We hope this guide with scenic views for miles. will become your companion while you ex- Hiking: More than 500 miles of trails plore Shenandoah National Park. Take it along lead to stunning views of waterfalls, spec- TASTY BITE® is all-natural while you hike, mark it up with notes and en- tacular mountain vistas and lush forests. and perfect for the trail. Look joy! Don’t forget to pass it along to a friend, Camping: There are four campgrounds for the yellow pouch in the family member or even a complete stranger. in the park. 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In its regained his sight, he emerged into the light traditional form, yoga was about joining with ever-determined to pursue his dreams of the collective universe. So, too, is Muir’s quote, exploration. Fortunately for the world, Muir’s best illustrated by an example from Yellowstone. trials led him to help move Congress to set When wolves were reintroduced there after a aside Yosemite, one of his many contributions 70-year absence, the rampant elk population to our nation’s preservation movement. could no longer leisurely nibble on willows, graze When faced with adversity, we have but in open meadows or congregate by the rivers. In two choices. We can either rise above our a short period of time, the forests and meadows circumstance or succumb to our demons of began to regenerate. Song birds appeared. doubt, fear, resentment and apathy. While Beavers flourished, building dams, which Muir was lucky to have his sight return, his created habitats for otters, muskrats and ducks. subsequent efforts drew strength from hope, Cooler waters, shaded by more trees, attracted compassion, kindness and love to rise up different species of amphibians and fish. Tree from personal adversity. roots stabilized the river banks, diminished Lately, it feels like we’re all dealing with erosion and even changed the geography of the too many hurdles. Every hour, “breaking” park! Indeed, pick out anything by itself and we news spews forth accounts of tragedy and quickly find that everything is connected. divisiveness. It was with this backdrop that I Now is the time to seek out connection— SOMEWHERE was preparing to teach a restorative yoga class, whether in a park, a yoga studio or anywhere to create a safe environment for my students you find inspiration—to find strength to rise up BETWEEN and provide an hour’s worth of peace and quiet and overcome the obstacles that face us all… to carry out into the world. What theme would capture their imagination and neatly underscore STUNNING our human need for connectedness? When teaching, I try to use examples that marry ancient tradition with contemporary and SURREAL GET CONNECTED AT YOUR FAVORITE PARKS! VISITUTAH.COM Parks are about enjoying nature, but what if you want to share a great picture or are awaiting an important email? If you’re looking to add connectivity to your park, or if you already have Wi-Fi and would like help adding content or generating sponsor revenues, please let us know at [email protected]. 4 SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK | PLAN YOUR VISIT PARK VISITOR GUIDE Note: To help you find features, facili- The NPS park visitor guide details sea- ties and services, concrete mile mark- PLAN YOUR VISIT sonal information about the park, such as ers have been placed on the right-hand ranger program schedules.