Shenandoah Tour Audio Tour

Things to do on the Tour Include:

• Welcome to Shenandoah: North Skyline Drive

  Your southbound tour of Shenandoah's Skyline Drive begins at the park's north entrance, just outside Fort Royal.

• Shenandoah Valley Overlook

  Stop at your first overlook and pick up some history of Shenandoah and Fort Royal.

• Fox Hollow Trail & Cemetery

  Stroll a short trail which features a history cemetery belonging to an 1800s-era settler family.

• Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

  Stock up on snacks or just ask a park ranger for info at this visitor center.

• Signal Knob Overlook

  Visit an overlook that doesn't just offer stupendous views, but is also rich with Civil War history.

• Skyline Drive

  Learn more about Shenandoah's scenic roadway as you drive.

• Prehistoric Human Inhabitants

  Dig into the distant past and get to know Shenandoah's earliest inhabitants.

• Red, Yellow, and Orange

  Find out why Shenandoah becomes so resplendent in the fall.

• A Celestial Bear Hunt

  Hear the ancient Native legend about a bear hunt which played out across the stars.

• Hogwallow Flats Overlook

  Get a great look at the monadnocks, the region's oldest mountains, from this vista.

• The Six Nations

  Get acquainted with the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.

• Range View Overlook

  Learn how to spot Shenandoah's most famous falcons at this overlook.

• The Appalachian Trail

  Find out who created the Appalachian Trail and why it has become such an important cultural touchstone.

• The Iroquois

  Hear more about the Iroquois, how they lived, and what they believed.

• Hogback Overlook

  Catch some panoramic views from the longest overlook in the park.

• Lacrosse, the Little Brother of War

  Uncover the unexpected history of the sport of lacrosse.

• Famous Iroquois

  Brush up on some American history you might not have learned in school.

• The Iroquois Wars

  Revisit the wars which tested the strength of the Iroquois Confederacy.

• Neighbor Mountain Trail

  Embark on a challenging but immensely rewarding hike, and learn what to watch out for along the way.

• European Arrival in Shenandoah

  Find out what happened when Europeans arrived in Iroquois-controlled territory.

• Early European Settlers

  Learn about the harsh, brutal realities of frontier life in the 1700s.

• The Iroquois Today

  Discover where the Iroquois are today and how they defy expectations.

• Iroquois Mythology

  Hear the dramatic creation myth of the Iroquois people.

• The Pleiades

  Get another account of an Iroquois legend, this time about the Pleiades constellation.

• The Flying Head

  Listen to the chilling tale of a monster which was said to have threatened the Iroquois long ago.

• Stony Man Mountain Overlook And Trail

  Take a walk along a quick, easy hike that's perfect for beginners.

• Limberlost Trailhead

  Uncover the unusual story behind this pleasant, easy hiking trail.

• Crescent Rock Overlook

  Stop by a beautiful vista that was once the site of religious revival ceremonies.

• Cedar Run Trail

  Bring your furry friends on this moderately challenging dog-friendly trail.

• Establishing the National Park

  Hear how this region became a national park and what the Great Depression had to do with it.

• Spitler Knoll Overlook

  Take in the views of sprawling, idyllic farmland in the valley below.

• Franklin Cliffs Overlook

  Visit another great overlook and learn how the town below went from boom to bust.

• Dark Hollow Falls Trail and Falls

  Hike to a 70-foot waterfall shrouded in lush greenery.

• Rapidan Camp

  Find out which president established a permanent summer retreat in Shenandoah.

• Building the Park

  Hear how the park was built, and why its creation involved equal parts construction and destruction.

• Wilderness By Design

  Get some insight into one of Shenandoah National Park's best kept secrets.

• The Point Overlook

  Listen to the history of Elkton at this gorgeous overlook.

• Bearfence Mountain Trailhead

  Challenge yourself with one of the park's most difficult and rewarding hikes.

• Why "Blue Ridge"?

  Find out where the Blue Ridge Mountains get their distinctive color.

• The Oaks Overlook

  Enjoy amazing views of Massanutten Mountain from this overlook.

• Miriam M. Sizer

  Learn about the anthropologist Miriam M. Sizer and her controversial work in this region.

• South River Falls Trail

  Bring your dog along this trail to an impressive 83-foot waterfall deep in the wilderness.

• Segregation in Shenandoah

  Dig into some of the unsavory history hidden behind the park's beauty.

• Shenandoah and the Civil War

  Return to the 1800s as you hear about the important role Shenandoah played during the Civil War.

• Rockytop Overlook

  Get a great view of Loft Mountain from this spot and find out what once made it different from the other mountains in the area.

• Frazier Discovery Trail

  Take a stroll along this easy, often uncrowded trail and reconnect with nature.

• Doyles River Cabin

  Hike through the wilderness to reach a waypoint along the Appalachian trail, often used by through-hikers.

• PATC Cabins

  Learn more about the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and the wilderness cabins they built.

• Jones Run Falls Trailhead

  Visit another waterfall along this trail, which is also known for its hidden swimming holes.

• Blackrock Summit Trail

  Experience a small portion of the Appalachian Trail by hiking this popular route.

• Geology of Shenandoah

  Discover how these mountains formed and why they look so different from the mountains of the American West.

• Moonshine in Shenandoah

  Dig into the essential Appalachian history of moonshine and Prohibition.

• Moormans River Overlook

  Gaze out across a meandering river and discover how its apparent laziness can be deceptive.

• Crimora Lake Overlook

  Snap photos of this sparkling lake and learn about its industrial history.

• Pocosin Mission

  Learn about the ill-fated attempts to operate a mission deep in the Appalachian wilderness.

• Calf Mountain Overlook

  Get one last chance at a killer overlook, this one offering some of the best sunset views around.

• Rockfish Gap

  Cross through Rockfish Gap and learn what it has to do with the Revolutionary War.

• The Paul Revere of the South

  Get to know a Revolutionary War hero known as the "Paul Revere of the South."

• An Unbothered Jefferson

  Continue the tale of the Revolution and how it played out across this region.

• Conclusion

  Your tour concludes at the southern entrance to the Skyline Drive.