Southern USA

Rolling mountains in the distance at Bacon Hollow Overlook, Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park in Virginia: Best Hikes

Shenandoah National Park, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is best known for its sweeping views along Skyline Drive, the main road that runs the length of the park. It's a long and narrow park, and since all of the trails here branch off this road, it's important to decide what you're most interested in seeing before choosing which town to stay in. The most popular towns are Front Royal, at the north end of the park, Luray in the central section, and Harrisonburg or Waynesboro towards the south end. Without further ado, here's some of the best hikes in the area.

Courthouse Rock seen from Auxier Ridge in Red River Gorge, Kentucky on a partly cloudy day.

What to See in Red River Gorge, Kentucky

With one of the highest concentrations of rock arches outside of Arches National Park in Utah, Red River Gorge is a unique phenomenon in the southeastern United States. It's possible to explore in depth in two to four days, and has plenty of options for short to moderate hikes and viewpoints, as well as rock climbing and cave kayaking.