Feb 16 2021 59 mins 2
“People say, ‘I had no idea how special this area was’ and they appreciate learning about it. It's easy to take for granted what's in your backyard and not realize just how special it is.” - Lynn Cameron Shenandoah Mountain is one of the largest tracks of wild land in the eastern United States. Located west of the Shenandoah Valley on the state line in the George Washington National Forest, Shenandoah Mountain is an ideal location for outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, backcountry camping, fly fishing, horseback riding, hunting, paddling and wildlife observation. Today’s guest, Lynn Cameron, is the co-chair of Friends of Shenandoah Mountain. She describes the majestic beauty of the forest, the unique ecosystem, and the importance of protecting this land and preserving its natural heritage for generations to come. Let’s Go! Mentioned Links: Friends of Shenandoah Mountain (FOSM): https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/ FOSM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Shenandoah-Mountain-112744795722 Video - Shenandoah Mountain: Preserving One of Virginia's Most Beautiful Places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_0uaAixFGM&t=10s Video - This American Land: Preserving Shenandoah Mountain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5kxZRz5kWg&feature=youtu.be Shenandoah Mountain Hikes: https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/short-hikes.html Shenandoah Mountain Trails: https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/trails.html Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC), Southern Shenandoah Valley Chapter: http://www.ssvc.org/ Shenandoah National Park: https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm Reddish Knob Trail: https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/trails.html George Washington National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/gwj Avenza App: https://www.avenzamaps.com/ Gaia App: https://www.gaiagps.com/ Download Virginia State Parks Maps on Avenza App: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/park-trail-maps High Knob Fire Tower Trail: https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/hike-to-high-knob-fire-tower.html North River Gorge Trail: https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/north-river-gorge-trail.html Confederate Breastworks Interpretive Trail: https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/confederate-breastworks-trail.html Harrisonburg, Virginia: https://www.visitharrisonburgva.com/ Staunton, Virginia: https://visitstaunton.com/ Rock Climbing at Hidden Rocks: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106183819/hidden-rocks Potomac Appalachian Trail Club online store: http://www.patc.net/PATC/Store/Shared_Content/Shop/Store.aspx?hkey=32b75779-c131-4224-b76d-17d5f313ed5d Trails Illustrated Map: https://www.natgeomaps.com/ti-791-staunton-shenandoah-mountain-george-washington-and-jefferson-national-forests Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking: https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/hiking/ The Priest Trail: https://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/ThePriest/ Ramseys Draft Wilderness: https://dwr.virginia.gov/vbwt/sites/ramseys-draft/ Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition: https://svbcoalition.org/ Virginia Department of Wildlife: https://dwr.virginia.gov/ Virginia Master Naturalists: http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/ Endorse Shenandoah Mountain Proposal: https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/endorse.html Donate to Friends of Shenandoah Mountain: https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/donate.html Contact Senator Kaine: https://www.kaine.senate.gov/contact/ Contact Senator Warner: https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=ContactPage Appalachian Trail: https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm Tuscarora Trail: https://www.hikethetuscarora.org/ Follow VAOA Podcast: Website: www.VirginiaOutdoorAdventures.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VAOAPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginia_outdoor_adventures/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VAOAPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
