Shenandoah is the largest fully protected area in the mid-Appalachian region and includes 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Park’s biota and natural features include well-exposed strata of the Appalachians, diverse animal and plant populations and habitats migratory bird stop-over points and forested watersheds that perpetuate numerous streams flowing from uplands to lowlands.
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This seemingly ubiquitous forest, covering 95% of Shenandoah, is an ever evolving ecosystem due to natural and human activity. ![]() Wetlands
Wetlands, from the well-known Big Meadows to smaller areas along stream banks, support unique flora and fauna in Shenandoah. ![]() Rock Outcrops
Learn about rock outcrops in Shenandoah and the plants and animals that call these unique places home. |
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Last updated: December 7, 2017