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Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park is a national park in United States, established in 1935, covering 805 km² (311 sq mi). It is the #30 largest of United States's 77 national parks. 195,000 acres in Virginia (US) maintained by the National Park Service.
- Area
- 805 km²
- Established
- 1935
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CHO · 45 km
Nearest airports to Shenandoah National Park
- 1 CHO45 kmstraight line
- 2 SHD56 kmstraight line
- 3Washington Dulles International AirportIAD90 kmstraight lineDulles, United States
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More about Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park is one of 77 national parks in the United States — 195,000 acres in Virginia (US) maintained by the National Park Service. It covers 805 km² (80,539 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #30 largest national park in the United States (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1935, 91 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Shenandoah National Park
The closest airport is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), about 45 km away — around 58 minutes by car; alternatively Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD, 56 km). Other national parks within reach include Battery Kemble Park (0 km²), Fort Stevens, Fort Slocum Park and Fort Dupont Park (2 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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