USA ~ Shenandoah National Park - Virginia ~

... Nice view of the Skyline Drive from the north Entrance of Shenandoah National Park near Front Royal... the most popular activity in the park is to drive this famous Skyline Drive as it navigates its way along the Blue Ridge Mountains... It will feel like just about around every bend there’s a terrific view... it’s easy to fill a day by simply driving and enjoying those panoramic views, including those that only require a short walk to reach the best vantage points... although this narrow strip of Virginia wilderness is only a little over 160km long... you’ll discover abundant examples of Virginia wildlife, nature, and magnificent mountain views... USA National Park nr 30!😀👍Thanks a lot Mark & Nancy!ヽ(ヅ)ノ 

Photo: Ann & Rob Simpson
Shenandoah National Park is located in North Virginia and was established in 1935. The park has four entrances and covers a total area of  308 km², the lowest point is 161m at an unnamed stream and the highest point in Shenandoah is 1352m at Hawksbill Peak.

The park is comprised primarily of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are part of the Appalachian Mountain Range, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world formed over 300 to 500 million years ago.

"Shenandoah" is derived from native American languages, most likely the Algonquin “schind-han-do-wi.” Many translations have been proposed, but the most enticing is "Beautiful Daughter of the Stars." 

 Stamps

2X Definitive - Red Pears

(Issued 23-03-2017)

Definitives - Flags

(Issued 09-01-2022)

Go Beyond 

(Issued 03-08-2022)