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Description: Danielle first talks with Sally Hurlbert, who has been with the National Park Service in Shenandoah for 21 years. Sally describes the layout of the park (0:52), the four types of hikes available and recommended hikes (2:28), other activities available (12:34), who visits the park (16:21), volunteer opportunities (19:04) and relationship with the community (19:55). Danielle’s second guest is her good friend Amy, who frequently camps and hikes in Shenandoah National Park with her husband and 8-year-old son (26:08). They talk about why she loves Shenandoah (26:28), hiking tips with young children (27:26), describes her favorite hikes (28:21), how to keep kids motivated and engaged on long hikes (35:14), camping (37:08), and a colonial-themed cookout (40:52). Related Links: Shenandoah National Park https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm Ranger Programs https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm Special Events https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/special_events.htm Guide to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive: Recommended Hikes http://www.guidetosnp.com/web/RecommendedHikes.aspx Shenandoah National Park Trust http://snptrust.org Potomac Appalachian Trail Club https://www.patc.net Appalachian Trail https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm Suggested Hikes https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/hiking-opportunities.htm North District Hikes Pass Mountain Trail http://www.summitpost.org/pass-mountain/153252 Compton Peak and Fort Windham Rocks https://www.nps.gov/shen/compton-gap.htm Lands Run Falls https://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/06/lands-run-falls/ Little Devil Stairs https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/mathews_arm_area_2013.pdf Central District Hikes Black Rock https://www.nps.gov/shen/blackrock-trailhead.htm Jones Run Falls https://www.nps.gov/shen/jones-run.htm South River Falls https://www.nps.gov/shen/south-river-falls.htm Limberlost Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm Hawks Bill Mountain https://www.nps.gov/shen/hawksbill.htm Bear Fence https://www.nps.gov/shen/bearfence.htm Hiking Old Rag Mountain https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/old-rag-hike-prep.htm South District Hikes Riprap Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/riprap.htm