Shenandoah National Park stretches along the Blue Ridge Mountains with a road that was basically built for people who like scenic views without leaving their car. This episode walks through the park’s creation, its famous Skyline Drive, the mix of forests and wildlife, and why it became one of the most visited national parks on the East Coast. Along the way, you’ll get a simple, steady overview of how the land was formed, how people have used it over time, and what makes it quietly distinctive compared to bigger, flashier parks out west. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping!

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Read with permission from Shenandoah National Park, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenandoah_National_Park), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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