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Shenandoah National ParkA hiker takes a break on the Appalachian Trail.
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A closeup of a mountain laurel blossom along Shenandoah's Skyline Drive.  

Did You Know?
Although it’s native to these mountains, much of the beautiful mountain laurel you see blooming along Skyline Drive in June was planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

Last Updated: August 10, 2007 at 12:58 EST