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Things to Do in Shenandoah National Park

Established in 1935, Shenandoah National Park is a breathtaking escape filled with sweeping vistas, cascading waterfalls, and over 500 miles of hiking trails just waiting to be explored. Whether you’re cruising along the scenic Skyline Drive, chasing waterfalls through lush forests, or watching deer graze at sunset, Shenandoah offers something for every type of nature lover.

Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., this Virginia gem is perfect for weekend getaways, family adventures, or a peaceful solo retreat. In this guide, we’ll cover the very best things to do in Shenandoah National Park — from iconic hikes and hidden overlooks to cozy campsites and wildlife encounters you won’t forget.

The park’s main road, Skyline Drive, is a 105-mile road winding along the ridgeline and offering breathtaking views at nearly every turn. It’s a two-lane journey that welcomes over 1.5 million visitors annually, inviting them to slow down and soak in the beauty of Virginia’s highlands.

Covering 195,000 acres, Shenandoah is home to an incredible array of wildlife. More than 200 species of birds can be spotted throughout the park, along with white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and one of the densest populations of black bears in the eastern U.S. Whether you’re hiking through its dense forests or simply enjoying a quiet picnic, there’s always a chance for a magical wildlife encounter in Shenandoah.

Exploring Killens Pond State Park Felton Delaware

Welcome to Killens Pond State Park

Killens Pond State Park and Campground (open year-round) is located town of Felton Delaware in Kent County about 13 miles south of Dover just off Route 13. This park has so much to offer with a big beautiful pond, fishing, boating, playgrounds, picnic area, camping, and rental cabins. It is one of the nicest state parks we’ve visited

It is a pristine sanctuary, offering a vast array of recreational and natural wonders that captivate the hearts of visitors. Positioned along the southern boundary of the Murderkill River, this 66-acre millpond is surrounded by lush landscapes, welcoming nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. The park features everything from largemouth bass to wandering trails that offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Whether you’re looking to engage in a lively pickleball match, uncover the trails on foot, or relish in the calmness of the water via boat rentals, Killens Pond State Park serves as a central hub for endless outdoor activities and cherished moments in a natural setting.

Key Takeaways:

Central Delaware’s Gem: Killens Pond State Park is a beacon of natural beauty and recreational diversity.
Year-Round Accessibility: Open to visitors throughout all seasons, the park offers activities regardless of the weather.
Rich in Recreation: From hiking along the Pondside Trail to enjoying water slides in the water park, there’s no shortage of adventure.

How to Find the Perfect Campground

How to find the perfect campground has become a challenge in recent years. With the RV boom in the last 5 years, there is much more competition for campsites now more than ever. We have been camping over 12 years and recently the need to book campgrounds earlier has become the new norm.

If you’re relatively new to RV camping you may not remember a time when you really didn’t need reservations and if you didn’t like a campground where you were staying you just moved to another campground in the area.

Well, those days are over.

Upper Peninsula Michigan Vacation

Upper Peninsula Michigan vacation has always been on our bucket list and after viewing so many beautiful pictures of it, we decided it was time for us to go. We took 2 weeks and drive with our camper attached from New York to experience the land of the waterfalls and boy we weren’t disappointed.

After a long ride on Route 80, we started to head north and finally stopped for the night in a campground just north of Ann Arbor. Wow, we made it to Michigan but to get to the Upper Peninsula was still going to be a ride but now it was time to start enjoying our vacation.

Campground Choices on Chincoteague Island

So you want to go to Chincoteague Island and you need a place to camp. Campground choices on Chincoteague Island are somewhat limited. If you’re like me, you research all your options to find the best fit for you. However, there is only one type of camping on the island no matter which one you chose.

The campgrounds here are all privately owned and offer resort type camping. Campsites are close together. I also found them to be on the expensive side of what I would usually spend for a campsite, which I wasn’t expecting from this small town beach community. The following are all your campground options.

Ramblewood Campground, Pittsburgh NH

One of our favorite campgrounds in the past 10+ years of camping is Ramblewood Campground and Cabins in Pittsburgh New Hampshire. It’s a family-owned private campground, set on 180 acres, which offers electric and water at most sites.

What a View! That’s all I can say, together with great and friendly owners makes for a very enjoyable stay. The campground is on a hill that overlooks the Connecticut Lakes. We loved having our cocktails at night looking at the view and enjoying the sunset. It was like living in paradise for a few days!