We start in Front Royal, at the North Entrance of the Park. We actually start our discussion at the Shenandoah valley overlook. (2:45)

We let the Shenandoah National Park Radio Broadcast let you know the logistics and fees. (4:11)

At Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, Ranger Denise talks about Black Bears at Shenandoah National Park - we include a couple of bits of her talk. (4:44)

We further explore the Dickey Ridge Visitor's Center, including talking with Ranger Laura about accommodations in the park. (6:50)

We hike the Fox Hollow Trail, seeing and hearing wildlife from butterflies to deer, and exploring the history of the hollow and the Fox family. (12:17)

We play Shenandoah, performed by the Singing Sergeants, the premiere choral group of the U.S. Air Force. (26:05)

After finishing up our Fox Hollow Trail, we visit the Hog Wallow Flats Overlook, where we talk about the geology of the Blue Ridge. (32:34)

We stop at the Hogback Ridge Overlook, which is one of the highest points in the park, looking out toward the Shenandoah River, and we talk about the issue of natural and man-made haze. (36:15)

We stop at Elk Wallow for lunch - and talk about visitors' services here. (39:31)

And we finish at Pass Mountain. We will continue this visit to Shenandoah National Mark next week, covering the area from Thornton Gap to the Byrd Visitor's Center and Big Mountain. (42:05)

Our Theme Music is Garden Walk by Kim Evans.

Incidental music during the walk is from find me by H, and from the National Park Service's Radio Broadcast at Mile 0 of Skyline Drive.

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Our Shenandoah Part 1 Photo Album has some really great pictures today!