Exploring Shenandoah National Park
from Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks
Welcome back to Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks! In this episode, we takes you on a deep dive into one of the most beloved national parks on the East Coast: Shenandoah National Park in northwestern Virginia. Whether you're planning your first visit or your fifth, this episode covers EVERYTHING: • ✅ Key facts and history — from the 1926 congressional authorization to the CCC to President Hoover's wilderness retreat • ✅ The natural world — ancient Blue Ridge geology, over 860 wildflower species, black bears, and the rare Shenandoah salamander • ✅ The cultural and historical story — the displaced mountain people, the CCC, the civil rights history of Lewis Mountain 📍 Location: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia | Along the Blue Ridge Mountains | ~75 miles from Washington D.C. 🎵 Stick around for the end-of-episode quiz questions! Test your Shenandoah knowledge in the comments below. 👍 If you love exploring National Parks and hidden gems with us, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. And remember — HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE!
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