Shenandoah National Park (88 mi. from Washington DC). This 80,000-acre park, established in 1935, is best known for Skyline Drive, which follows the ridgeline of the Blue Ridge Mountains for 105 miles, from Front Royal to Waynesboro, Virginia. Seventy-five overlooks along the drive feature beautiful views of the Shenandoah Valley & River. With 500-plus miles of hiking trails, the vistas & nature sights are endless.
