Exploring Shenandoah National Park

Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks · Apr 30, 2026 · 26m

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…