Shenandoah National Park extends along the Blue Ridge Mountains in the U.S. state of Virginia. The Skyline Drive runs its length, and a vast network of trails includes a section of the long-distance Appalachian Trail. Mostly forested, the park features wetlands, waterfalls and rocky peaks like Hawksbill and Old Rag mountains. Shenandoah is home to many bird species, plus deer, squirrels and the elusive black bear.
Expert Picks
Rich ChisholmThis is such a good value. A lightweight 1 person tent for a great price. I like it for solo missions to fish or for section hikes on the AT. With social distancing a thing, bringing your own tent on a trip with buddies makes a lot of sense.
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Rich ChisholmSuch an easy and fast way to purify water on the trail or on a trip. Easily the fastest and most user friendly water treatment system I have used.
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Rich ChisholmMy workhorse harness ‘biner- big enough for everything you need to clip to it. Hot forged with a bomber lock.
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Scott WoodFishing the Southern Appalachians in the summer is always done before, after or during a thunderstorm. Simms has taken the handy sling pack we all love and made it totally waterproof with submersible zippers. No more wet dry flies and soggy sandwiches.
Raleigh
Rich ChisholmA beach and festival chair that has everything. UPF 50+ adjustable sun shade, aluminum frame for corrosion resistance, and pack straps to get you to the beach with your hands free. The back pocket is even big enough for your towel and favorite book.
Chapel Hill
Rich ChisholmGCI updated their amazingly comfortable camp rocker with this great chair. It keeps all the rocking features of the bigger Freestyle Rocker, but is foldable into a bag so it is easy to bring everywhere. The chair sits a bit lower also so it is perfect to use around a fire pit in the back yard or deck.
Chapel Hill
Rich ChisholmI have used this helmet everywhere you can imagine and it has never let me down. Beefy enough for mountaineering and ice climbing abuse and comfortable enough to wear for a fun day at a favorite crag.
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Rich ChisholmThis trekking pole hits a sweet spot between price and performance. I love the comfortable and lightweight grip and the Leki adjustment system is intuitive and super secure.
Chapel Hill
