Shenandoah National Park — usatoday.com

Check USA TODAY Travel on Monday, September 1 for Ken Burns' secrets of Shenandoah National Park! Native Americans, hunters, homesteaders, loggers and now vacationers have all sought refuge among the Blue Ridge Mountains of Shenandoah National Park. A short drive from Washington D.C., visitors can trade in the hustle and bustle of city life for lush forests, cascading waterfalls and abundant wildlife, not to mention the songs of nature and twinkle of the stars in the clear night sky. From fishing mountain streams to hiking Chimney Rock, there is no shortage of outdoor activities throughout the 300 square miles of Virginia landscape.

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