Welcome back to Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks! In this episode, we takes you on a deep dive into one of the most beloved national parks on the East Coast: Shenandoah National Park in northwestern Virginia.

Whether you're planning your first visit or your fifth, this episode covers EVERYTHING:

•      ✅ Key facts and history — from the 1926 congressional authorization to the CCC to President Hoover's wilderness retreat

•      ✅ The natural world — ancient Blue Ridge geology, over 860 wildflower species, black bears, and the rare Shenandoah salamander

•      ✅ The cultural and historical story — the displaced mountain people, the CCC, the civil rights history of Lewis Mountain

📍 Location: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia | Along the Blue Ridge Mountains | ~75 miles from Washington D.C.

🎵 Stick around for the end-of-episode quiz questions! Test your Shenandoah knowledge in the comments below.

👍 If you love exploring National Parks and hidden gems with us, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. And remember — HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.