Shenandoah National Park

National park Luray, Virginia, United States

What to expect

Shenandoah National Park is a national park located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, offering stunning natural beauty with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, songbirds, and black bears. With over 200,000 acres of protected land, it provides a great opportunity for outdoor activities and exploration. The park's highest peak is Hawksbill Mountain, which stands at 4,051 feet. The park is also home to the Shenandoah River and its broad valley to the west, and the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont to the east. Skyline Drive, the main park road, traverses along the ridgeline of the mountains, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape

Plan your family visit to the Shenandoah National Park with these blog insights 👇

Norfolk & DC Bucket List: Shenandoah National Park

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked several trails, including Stony Man, Dark Hollow Falls and Rose River Trail

Highlights: The views from Stony Man were well worth it. Our three-year-old managed the entire Dark Hollow Falls trail on his own ✨

21 Easy Hikes in Shenandoah National Park: Best Kid Friendly Trails

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent some time hiking various trails in Shenandoah National Park. We explored the forest, saw traces of a former mountain settlement, and enjoyed beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley

Highlights: We all enjoyed the scenery and the fresh air. The kids especially loved exploring the forest and finding different types of plants and animals ✨

Visiting Shenandoah National Park with Kids: The Complete Guide

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Shenandoah in September 2016 when our son was 5 months old. We did a lot of hiking but we also took it easy and just enjoyed each other and our surroundings

Highlights: We loved the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoyed hiking, exploring the park, and just spending time together as a family ✨

Best National Parks on the East Coast

This family's experience:

Activities: We drove through the park, enjoying the scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We also hiked some of the trails, including the Limberlost Trail and the Little Stony Man Cliffs Hike

Highlights: The kids loved the scenic drives and the easy hikes, and we all enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the fresh air ✨