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Shenandoah<br />
Located in western Virginia and just 75 miles from Washington,<br />
D.C., this 200,000-acre park extends for more<br />
than 100 miles along the Blue Ridge Mountains. Start by taking<br />
the only public road through the park, the Skyline Drive<br />
which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the<br />
Blue Ridge Mountains and gives you panoramic views along<br />
the way. Shenandoah has over 500 miles of hiking trails with<br />
a section including the long-distance Appalachian Trail. With<br />
an expanse forest, you can expect to be entranced by cascading<br />
waterfalls, breezy summits with spectacular vistas, rocky<br />
peaks, and an abundance of wildlife. These protected lands<br />
are home to deer, squirrels, black bear and many bird species.<br />
Nestled in the heart of Shenandoah National Park, you<br />
will find multiple lodging options that cater to different tastes<br />
and needs, from comfortable and elegant to rustic and quaint.<br />
All lodging facilities in Shenandoah National Park are operated<br />
by Delaware North, the Park concessionaire. Visit www.<br />
goshenandoah.com/lodging.<br />
Channel Islands national park<br />
Shenandoah national park<br />
Channel Islands<br />
Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary in California,<br />
nicknamed ‘North America’s Galapagos’ is a chain of five islands<br />
along the Santa Barbara Channel - Santa Cruz, Anacapa, Santa<br />
Rosa, Santa Barbara, and San Miguel. This NP is rich with untouched<br />
natural beauty and home to over 2,000 plant and animal species,<br />
including 30 marine mammal species including dolphins, elephant<br />
seals and the largest in the world, blue whales. Visiting here will take<br />
advanced planning. The mainland visitor centers are in Santa Barbara<br />
and Ventura, accessible by car but the islands require transport<br />
by park concessionaire boats, private boats and planes. On arrival<br />
in this magnificent haven there are few amenities. No Wi-Fi forces<br />
you to breathe in and admire the nature and really enjoy the scenery.<br />
Camping is available year-round but is primitive and small in numbers,<br />
and once on the island you must get there on foot, carrying all<br />
supplies. Whether it’s a day trip or a week, there are plenty of things<br />
to see and do on the islands. Escape the congestion and indulge in<br />
snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, birdwatching or just relaxing. Planning<br />
is essential so please visit www.nps.gov/chis.<br />
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