Another Virginia State Park in the news

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park is named in honor of former delegate Andy Guest from Warren County. Located in Bentonville and bordering about 5 miles of the Shenandoah River, the park is relatively new.

Park Interpreter Jennifer Saik says, "the park opened in 1999, and it started out having just a primitive campground. But in the last two years, we've built eleven cabins, this visitor center, a new RV campground, so we're really growing."

The visitor center is beautiful with lots of exhibits noting the different animal species you can find in the park, plus some information about the history of the river. They also offer interpretive programs where you can get an up close look at snakes and turtles amongst other things.

Read the entire article here from TV3Winchester and watch the video below:

The park is 1,604 acres with 5.6 miles of river frontage along the south fork of the Shenandoah River. The rolling, mountainous land features steep slopes and is mostly wooded. In addition to meandering river frontage, the park offers scenic vistas overlooking Massanutten Mountain to the west and Shenandoah National Park to the east.

The park is in Warren County, eight miles south of Front Royal and 15 miles north of Luray. It's off Rt. 340 in Bentonville. Click here for a Google map.

Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Drive, Bentonville, VA 22610; Phone: (540) 622-6840, Fax: (540) 622-6841; Email, shenandoahriver. Learn more about park offerings by calling 1-800-933-PARK or email resvs.

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