Description:

Danielle first talks with Sally Hurlbert, who has been with the National Park Service in Shenandoah for 21 years. Sally describes the layout of the park (0:52), the four types of hikes available and recommended hikes (2:28), other activities available (12:34), who visits the park (16:21), volunteer opportunities (19:04) and relationship with the community (19:55). Danielle’s second guest is her good friend Amy, who frequently camps and hikes in Shenandoah National Park with her husband and 8-year-old son (26:08). They talk about why she loves Shenandoah (26:28), hiking tips with young children (27:26), describes her favorite hikes (28:21), how to keep kids motivated and engaged on long hikes (35:14), camping (37:08), and a colonial-themed cookout (40:52).

Related Links:

Shenandoah National Park https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm

Ranger Programs https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm

Special Events https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/special_events.htm

Guide to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive: Recommended Hikes http://www.guidetosnp.com/web/RecommendedHikes.aspx

Shenandoah National Park Trust http://snptrust.org

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club https://www.patc.net

Appalachian Trail https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm

Suggested Hikes https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/hiking-opportunities.htm

North District Hikes

Pass Mountain Trail http://www.summitpost.org/pass-mountain/153252

Compton Peak and Fort Windham Rocks https://www.nps.gov/shen/compton-gap.htm

Lands Run Falls https://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/06/lands-run-falls/

Little Devil Stairs https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/mathews_arm_area_2013.pdf

Central District Hikes

Black Rock https://www.nps.gov/shen/blackrock-trailhead.htm

Jones Run Falls https://www.nps.gov/shen/jones-run.htm

South River Falls https://www.nps.gov/shen/south-river-falls.htm

Limberlost Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm

Hawks Bill Mountain https://www.nps.gov/shen/hawksbill.htm

Bear Fence https://www.nps.gov/shen/bearfence.htm

Hiking Old Rag Mountain https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/old-rag-hike-prep.htm

South District Hikes

Riprap Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/riprap.htm