What do you like about the Shenandoah National Park?

By Hook Staff |
Published online 5:01am Wednesday Jul 13th, 2011
and in print issue #1028 dated Thursday Jul 14th, 2011

Troy Thornburg: "I haven't been there recently... or ever."

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Ann Marie Smith: "It's a great place to go for a bike ride, and it's a quick trip from Charlottesville."

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Dan Haig: "We like camping in the mountains mainly to get out of the heat for a weekend or two in the course of the summer. It's not too far from where we live, and there's bears."

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8 comments

ntk July 13th, 2011 | 7:18am

Everything!

Hook Feeder July 13th, 2011 | 8:45am

I like it in the winter when less people are there.

Amy July 13th, 2011 | 12:07pm

I love everything about Shenandoah National Park. The views, scenery, landscapes, and the people we meet while enjoying the park are the reasons I love it so much.

amigo1 July 13th, 2011 | 12:27pm

If you haven't been to WHITE OAK CANYON, just past Syria,VA, you are missing something excellent. Should be on every parent's short list of easy day trips. Relatively easy trail through giant trees, The views are inspiring, and the swimming and playing opportunities are wonderful. Get in the car and go!!!

kands July 13th, 2011 | 6:37pm

Our favorite part/thing about Shenandoah National Park is meeting there 18 years ago. We both worked for the National Park Service, I in Shenandoah and he on the BRP. We just celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary back in June.

Angel Eyes July 14th, 2011 | 8:27am

I really like the bugs, heat, and humidity.

Shifflett July 15th, 2011 | 11:17pm

Great for bow hunting!

Angel Eyes July 16th, 2011 | 1:51pm

And, Shifflett, let's not forget the great jack-lighting. Man, you can just about take a stock trailer up there and lead Bambi right up the ramp.