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Shenandoah National Park
Skyline Drive runs 105 miles along the Blue Ridge crest — 75 overlooks of the Virginia Piedmont.
Core Biological & Field Specifications
Best season
Late May (fireflies), October (foliage)
Entrance
$30/vehicle
Crowd trap
October weekends; Old Rag day-use tickets
Marquee
Old Rag (ticketed), Dark Hollow Falls, Hawksbill