3 Best Day Trips from Washington, D.C. | Condé Nast Traveler
"Shenandoah National Park is a 200,000-acre retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains just an hour and fifteen minutes away from D.C. While you can do almost anything in the park (fishing, horseback riding, camping, and bird watching are all top of mind), the real standout is the network of 500-plus miles of hiking trails, including more than 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Selecting a hike can seem overwhelming; our favorite, though, is the Old Rag, a 9.4-mile trek that traverses a maze of boulders to finish on a giant granite slab with incredible views. Note that the trek is a heavy lift due to its 2,348-foot elevation gain. If you don't want to be on your feet too much, take your car out on Skyline Drive, which has plenty of overlook stops on its route." - Laura Ratliff, Kristen Schott
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