Greetings from Shenandoah National Park

My photo is from a day I spent fly fishing with a friend of mine. Although we ended the day empty handed with only a few fish on that jumped their way to freedom, we had an incredible time exploring and enjoying what the park had to offer. This was a great experience because we were free of all the noise and bustling streets from our college campus in a place where not even our cell phones worked. We spent the day walking along the stream, happily casting where we had seen fish rising and passing the time however we pleased. This was a great day because of the simplicity and ease of it, we had nothing to worry about, no where to be, and only to enjoy ourselves.

Sincerely,
Ben

Shenandoah National Park

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia, Shenandoah features rolling tree-lined hills, wooded hollows, spectacular waterfalls and a diversity of wildlife, all easily accessible from the scenic Skyline Drive. The park preserves a remarkable slice of southern Appalachian natural history and beauty with a dazzling array of recreational opportunities.

State(s): Virginia

Established: 1935

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