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Shenandoah National Park Brochure from 1979 To know Shenandoah National Park, to discover ilies moved down into Government-financed grams, guide maps, literature, slides, and pictures Shenandoah its secrets, take time to stop, look, listen, and ex­ homes that were closer to schools, jobs, and the to enhance your visit. NATIONAL PARK, VIRGINIA plore. For adventure, leave your car at one of the amenities of civilization. The folder. Visitor Activities, free at visitor cen­ overlooks or visitor-use areas, and hike or ride With improvement in the economic lot of the ters, entrance stations, and concession lodges, horseback along the trail. Between Skyline Drive mountain folk, the crafts they had developed over tells where to meet ranger-naturalists for summer and Shenandoah's boundaries are miles of ridges generations to enable them to exist in their iso­ field trips, and the dates and hours of campfire and valleys, hills and hollows, laced with sparkling lated and harsh environment came into disuse. programs at Matthews Arm, Skyland, Big Mead­ streams and waterfalls. Trout lurk in shadowed Today only a few old-timers retain the skills that ows, Lewis Mountain, and Loft Mountain. On your pools, and wild gardens of rock, vines, shrubs, enabled them to fashion finished products from own, throughout the year, you can enjoy the self- and wildflowers nestle only a short walk from the the raw materials of the mountains, using only guiding nature trails. busy roadway. their hands and their homemade tools. To learn what's going on in Shenandoah, check Shenandoah National Park lies astride a spectacu­ Following establishment of the park, cessation one of the park's 50 outdoor bulletin boards. Park larly beautiful part of the Blue Ridge, which forms of timber-cutting operations, and relocation of rangers will help you with special questions or the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Range the mountain people, nature rapidly began to in emergencies. from Pennsylvania to Georgia. The Shenandoah Shenandoah has three National Environmental Study Areas heal the scars of man's long exploitation of the INESA} for school class use. River, from which the park's name is derived, lies land. Vegetation soon masked the stone walls, ACCOMMODATIONS to the west, flowing northeastward between the rail fences, and rusting barbwire; and pines, ARA-Virginia Sky-Line Company, Inc. (Box 727, Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains. Mas locusts, and other pioneer forest trees reclaimed Luray, VA 22835), a park concessioner, operates sanutten, the 40-mile-long, straight-profiled moun­ ADMINISTRATION the cut-over forests and worn-out fields. Today lodge and cottage accommodations for more tain you see from many Skyline Drive overlooks, few signs remain as evidence of the mountain cul­ than 900 guests in the Park's central district at The headquarters of Shenandoah National Park lies between the North and South Forks of the ture. Here and there old apple trees bear blem­ Skyland, Big Meadows, and Lewis Mountain. Food is 4 miles west of Thornton Gap and 4 miles east Shenandoah. To the east of the Blue Ridge is roll­ ished fruit; but the crop is harvested by black service, gift shops, and service stations; and of Luray on U.S. 211. Questions or comments about ing Piedmont country. bears and white-tailed deer. Raccoons, opos­ facilities for campers, such as grocery and camp­ the park may be sent to the Superintendent, Shen­ andoah National Park, Luray, VA 22835. From the mid-eighteenth century on into the sums, skunks, squirrels, turkeys, and woodland ing-supply stores, shower and laundry buildings, 1900s the hollows, ridges, and slopes that now songbirds again abound, and beavers have re­ ice and wood sales lots, and riding stables are REGULATIONS constitute the national park were the home of turned to the fringes of the park. On the other located at various points along Skyline Drive. All Maximum speed is 35 miles per hour. Lower speeds mountain people. These hardy folk eked out a hand, animals adapted to grassy or brushy en­ facilities are operated in summer; some are avail­ are posted in many areas. Commercial trucking marginal existence by growing corn, beans, cab­ virons, such as the cottontail, quail, and red fox, able in spring and fall. Skyline Drive may be closed is restricted to park business only. Vehicles must bages, and apples; by raising chickens, hogs, and declined in numbers as the pastures, cornfields, by snow or ice for short periods in winter. Contact stay on public roads. Report all accidents to the cows; and by producing from the bounty of the and farmyards were gradually taken over by the park headquarters for current winter information. nearest park ranger as soon as possible. Bicycles forest and the harvest of their stony fields such new forest. The landscape, even without the late, and motor vehicles are prohibited on trails. Chains market commodities as tanbark, honey, moon­ lamented American chestnut, has regained its Another park concessioner, the Potomac Appa­ and snow tires may be required in winter. shine, and furs. Theirs was a highly self-sufficient primitive character to such a degree that nearly lachian Trail Club (1718 N St., N.W., Washington, culture. They developed their own techniques for two-fifths (80,000 acres) of the park has been Collecting souvenirs, picking wildflowers, and DC 20036), maintains six trail cabins for hikers. GPO 1979 281 357/66 smoking meats, rendering lard, preserving vege­ officially designated as wilderness by Congress. feeding wildlife are prohibited. Repr.ni 1979 Advance reservations and keys must be obtained tables and fruits for winter use, and making house­ by mail from the club. Pets must be leashed and (except Seeing Eye dogs) hold furnishings and farm implements. They By far the greatest number of visitors enjoy Shen­ andoah's scenic beauty from the 105-mile Skyline are not allowed in public buildings or on posted HAVE A SAFE VISIT TO devised their own recreational pursuits, created There are five campgrounds and seven picnic Drive. Numerous parking overlooks along the trails. SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK their own music, and passed on their traditions areas in the park. Big Meadows Campground is Drive present panoramas of the Piedmont and the from generation to generation. open all year. Advance reservations are accepted A camping permit, required for all back-country Wear proper footwear when walking on trails. Shenandoah Valley. The map in this folder is keyed for the Dundo organized youth group campground. camping, is available at entrance stations; at Most visitor injuries are caused by falls. During the first decades of this century many of to concrete markers, numbered from north to visitor centers and park headquarters; or by mail the mountain people left this land, which had Do your sightseeing from overlooks and trails— south along the Drive to serve as your guide to from the superintendent. become steadily less productive, in search of an not while driving. park features, facilities, and services. These mark­ PUBLICATIONS easier life in the lowlands. The lumber companies ers are placed every mile, but only on the mile. Hunting with any kind of weapon is prohibited. All park animals are wild. Do not feed or approach had depleted the forests; most of the game was Example: Milepost 31. Features "between the In addition to maps, color prints, and slides, a num­ Before entering the park, firearms must be made them. Bears roam the park, so safeguard all food gone; the soil was worn out from misuse and much posts" are shown in tenths of a mile. Example: ber of books are available which provide detailed inoperative and packed away. to protect yourself and your property. of it washed down the slopes; and cash was al­ Panorama Restaurant, IVIile 31.5. information to help you enjoy the park. Write to In order that more persons may enjoy a camping ways scarce. When the plans for a new 300-square- the Shenandoah Natural History Association. Know where your children are at all times. Always experience in the park, the length of stay at park plan where to meet if you become separated. mile national park to be carved out of the Blue Dickey Ridge Visitor Center at Mile 4.6 is open Luray, VA 22835, for a list of titles and prices. campgrounds is limited to 14 days from June 1 Ridge were taking shape, it was necessary to daily from early spring through fall. The Byrd Stay on trails. Shortcutting is dangerous to your­ through October 31. make provision for the future of the remaining Visitor Center at Big Meadows near Milepost 51 self and others below you, and injurious to the mountaineers. New communities were established is open daily, year around, except during severe At peace with the ages, the wilderness heights of the Blue Shenandoah National Park is a Federal Fee area. park. Only water from developed areas can be Ridge lie in quiet repose above the pastoral beauty of the in the valleys below the Blue Ridge, and the fam­ winter storms. Visitor centers offer exhibits, pro­ Fees are not refundable due to inclement weather. considered safe. Boil all other water for one min­ Shenandoah Valley. ute. When in doubt, ask a park ranger. National Park Service U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR MILE POINT OF INTEREST 0.0 Junction with U.S. 340, south of Front Royal (1-66 W Jet. 4 miles north). 0.6 North Entrance Station 2.8 Shenandoah Valley overlook. Across the valley is Signal Knob, Civil War com­ munications post on Massanutten Mountain. 4.6 Dickey Ridge Visitor Center. Picnic area. Exhibits, programs, information. Literature, slides, map sales. 21.0 Hogback overlook. View Shenandoah River bends on clear days.
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