# Exploring Shenandoah National Park

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Podcast: [Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857)
Published: 2026-04-30T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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