Almost 1.4 million people a year visit Shenandoah for its scenery and wildlife.

Day 1

Dickey Ridge
Driving south along the Skyline Drive from the north entrance, make Dickey Ridge your first stop. The staffed visitor center offers a film and exhibits that will familiarize you with the many recreational and educational opportunities available. There is a picnic area nearby.

White Oak Canyon
Get out of the car and hike to this magnificent spot. With six waterfalls ranging from 35 to 86 feet in height, each fall ends in a swimming hole. Trails to the upper falls are strenuous. For those seeking a shorter hike, the two mile trail to the lower falls is ideal.

Limberlost Trail
The only accessible trail in the park. Originally designed to allow visitors to view the hemlocks; today the trail serves as an example of the devastation of the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid. Visit the Limberlost Trail to see the impressive mountain laurels and the regeneration of a forest.

Skyland Resort
Skyland Resort was first called Stony Man Camp, and was begun in 1886 by George Freeman Pollock, Jr. Influential in establishing Shenandoah as a national park, Pollock chose the perfect spot for his summer retreat. At 3,680 feet, which is now the highest point on the Skyline Drive, enjoy breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley.

Day 2

Big Meadows
The visitor center at Big Meadows features interactive exhibits relating to the park’s history. After the visitor center meander through the meadow and observe a variety of birds and other wildlife.

Grand Caverns
Step outside the park for a stop at America’s oldest show cave, the Grand Caverns. In continuous operation since 1806 even the Civil War didn’t stop business. Both Confederate and Union soldiers visited the caverns during the Civil War.

Waynesboro
Waynesboro’s pedestrian-friendly environment is home to businesses like specialty and service providers, museums, arts and cultural centers, unique restaurants and lodging opportunities. The South River runs through downtown, one of only two urban fisheries in Virginia. While in Waynesboro be sure to see:

• The Artisans Center of Virginia
• The Waynesboro Heritage Museum
• The Plumb House Museum