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Videos & Podcasts
 
Closeup image of the white petals of a bloodroot blossom.
Spring in Shenandoah National Park
Quicktime Movie (2.5 mb)
Duration: 3 min., 7 sec.
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Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive are known world-wide for the spectacular display of fall colors. But here's a little secret: Shenandoah is just as spectacular in the spring as nature goes all-out decorating the landscape after the long winter.
 
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Rapidan Camp: The Hoovers' Presidential Getaway
Quicktime Movie (6.4 mb)
Duration: 3 min., 5 sec.
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Before Camp David became a Presidential retreat, President Herbert C. Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover built a Presidential getaway deep in the hollows of what is today Shenandoah National Park.
 
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Leave No Trace
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Duration: 9 min., 30 sec.
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This video addresses the importance of taking a personal role in preserving the outdoor experience for future generations.It provides a vivid and adventurous display of wilderness scenery showcasing wild animals, breathtaking shots of canyons, forests and mountains, and presenting how people can incorporate Leave No Trace principles when they are outdoors.
 
Hiking Old Rag Mountain...SAFELY Video

Hiking Old Rag Mountain . . . Safely!
Quicktime Movie (med. quality, 23 mb)
Movie (dial-up users, 2.3 mb)
Duration: 3 min., 51 sec.
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Thinking of hiking Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park? Here's important information about this famous hike. Be sure to be prepared if you are going to Old Rag!

 
Shenandoah National Park - A Place to Experience True Beauty

Shenandoah . . . A Place to Experience True Beauty
Quicktime Movie (med. quality, 9.4 mb)
Movie (for dial-up users, 870 kb)
Duration: 1 min., 26 sec.
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There's no better way to enjoy the wondrous splendors of nature than a visit to Shenandoah National Park. Plan your visit today!

 
Waterfalls movie
Waterfalls!
Quicktime Movie (med. quality 21 mb)
Small Movie (dial-up users, 3 mb)
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Who doesn’t love a waterfall? Besides small cascades along streams, there are large and lovely waterfalls in each section of Shenandoah National Park. Here are some tips for enjoying them safely!
 
Podcasts
Higher quality versions of some of these movies are available (free) from the iTunes Store. Click here.
An image of bluebell blossoms.
Photo Gallery
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A GPS Ranger unit
GPS Ranger
Learn about Technology on the Trail
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Shenandoah Webcams
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A lone tree stands in front of vast Shenandoah wilderness.  

Did You Know?
Over 45 National Park sites contain congressionally designated wilderness areas preserved to provide opportunities for solitude, exploration and escape from modern development. 40% of Shenandoah National Park is designated wilderness.

Last Updated: November 19, 2009 at 09:53 EST