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By Naomi Smoot-Kimble
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
The the children are back in school, the pools are closed and the grills are heading into hibernation. There is no need to head indoors just yet though. After all, with more than 500 miles of trails winding through nearby Shenandoah National Park who wouldn’t want to head outside to play one last time, especially in the fall foliage.
Shenandoah National Park, just north of Sperryville, contains something for everyone, from the Skyline Drive with scenic views and overlooks, to trails for families and avid hikers alike.
Steve Bair, Back Country Wilderness and Trail Manager at the park, said that while most of the park’s visitors are Virginia natives some travel from out of state, and even overseas, to view this up-close version of nature. He said the park is “a hiker’s mecca,” and “a good place for folks to get away,” especially during the park’s peak season in autumn.
And it’s easy to see why so many people visit. Driving on the winding Skyline Drive one is surrounded by lush forests and wonderful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains towering over nearby valleys. It is not uncommon for traffic to slow to a crawl as a family of deer bound through nearby grass or as a Black Bear cub waddles slowly across the road.
“The Skyline Drive itself is a draw for a lot of folks. A lot of people come to the park to eryoy the views from the Skyline Drive,” Bair said.
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