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  Shenandoah Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Shenandoah Valley region of western Virginia, from Winchester to Staunton, is bounded by the Blue Ridge mountains to the East and the Allegheny mountains to the West.
The word "Shenandoah" was derived for the Native American expression for "Beautiful Daughter of the Stars." The Valley Pike (or Valley Turnpike) began as a migratory trail for tribes such as the Delaware and Catawba and became the major thoroughfare of wagons, and in time, motor vehicles.
Though the Shenandoah Valley is sometimes said to reach as far as Roanoke, it and Lexington are not in the Shenandoah River basin, which reaches somewhat south of Staunton.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shenandoah_Valley   (363 words)

  
 Shenandoah River Trips : 1-800-727-4371
Shenandoah River Trips offers Canoe, Raft, Kayak, and Tube trips on a remote section of the legendary Shenandoah River that meanders along the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Skyline Drive in the heart of the historic Shenandoah Valley.
Paddling the Shenandoah is a unique way to experience Fall foliage with the whole family; the views of the Blue Ridge and Massanutten Mountains from the river are unrivaled.
Shenandoah River Trips provided top notch equipment, safety information and sound advice to me and my staff in putting some 170+ scouts on the Shenandoah River for the day.
www.shenandoah.cc   (640 words)

  
 Shenandoah National Park - Areaparks.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Shenandoah National Park lies astride a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which form the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains between Pennsylvania and Georgia.
The Shenandoah River flows through the valley to the west, with Massanutten Mountain, 40 miles long, standing between the river's north and south forks.
Shenandoah National Park has many stories waiting to be told, and a world of beauty that can renew and bring peace to the spirit.
shenandoah.areaparks.com   (273 words)

  
 NF Shenandoah River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Shenandoah River, but has received 60% of the population growth (1980 to 1990) in the Shenandoah River basin.
The river is becoming increasingly burdened with demands on its water supply and there are no signs it will slow down.
However, the river provides a variety of services (economic, recreational, and biological) to the people; many of which require water actually in the river.
www.fw.vt.edu /Fisheries/North_Fork_Shenandoah/NFS_just_GP.htm   (277 words)

  
 Short Overview of Shenandoah River/Watershed
The waters of the Shenandoah river have flowed through some of the oldest and most important events in the history of the United States.
Flowing northward, west of the Blue Ridge, the Shenandoah river proper begins at Front Royal, Virginia at the confluence of the North Fork Shenandoah and the South Fork Shenandoah.
This massive watershed is also blessed with an abundance of natural springs and streams and, as a result, 223 river miles of the Shenandoah and its tributaries are designated trout-fishing waters.
www.luraypage.com /artman/publish/printer_shenriver.shtml   (467 words)

  
 VDGIF > Fishing > Rivers > Shenandoah River (South Fork)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The South Fork Shenandoah River begins at the confluence of the North River and South River near Port Republic and flows north 97 miles to meet the North Fork Shenandoah at the Town of Front Royal.
The close proximity of the river to urban areas of Virginia and the aesthetic beauty of the valley attracts thousands of river users each year.
Except for the public access points and small sections of George Washington National Forest land on the west bank of the river, the majority of the land bordering the river is private property.
www.dgif.state.va.us /fishing/rivers/shenandoah_sf   (304 words)

  
 VDGIF > Fishing > Rivers > Shenandoah River (North Fork)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The North Fork Shenandoah River is a fifth order stream that drains 2,675 square miles of northeastern Virginia.
The river flows north 116 miles from Northern Rockingham County to the Town of Front royal where it joins the South Fork Shenandoah to form the Shenandoah River.
The North Fork is an ideal river to float by canoe.
www.dgif.state.va.us /fishing/rivers/shenandoah_nf   (247 words)

  
 The Times Leader: Shenandoah upsets River - - The Times Leader   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Shenandoah senior took his drop and was in his hook zone when the ball came right to him.
River had two solid chances in the fourth quarter but was unable to cash in.
River did most of their damage through the air as Orndorff connected on 10-of-26 passing for 171 yards.
www.timesleaderonline.com /sports/story/1015202005_spt04_River.asp   (908 words)

  
 Shenandoah River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canoeing on the Shenandoah River, near Winchester, Virginia
The Shenandoah River is a tributary of the Potomac River, approximately 150 mi (241 km) long, in the U.S. states of Virginia and West Virginia.
The principal tributary of the Potomac, the river and its tributaries drain several lateral valleys in the Appalachians on the west side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, mostly in northwestern Virginia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shenandoah_River   (210 words)

  
 Shenandoah River Canoe Trip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
For example, we entered the river at mile post 11 and lunch was served at mile post 13.
After lunch, we found the river deeper and we were able to relax and enjoy the scenery around us.
The river is slow moving, quiet, and serene.
home.earthlink.net /~gohavefun/canoe   (659 words)

  
 Clarke County, Virginia
The Shenandoah River in Clarke County, in a section between US 50 on the south and US 7 on the north, meanders northeast along the western edge of the Blue Ridge.
However, as the Shenandoah approaches Harpers Ferry its gradient increases to 3-5 meters per kilometer as it cuts obliquely across the weakly metamorphosed sandstones and mudstones of the Chilhowee Group.
For the last 40 miles of its journey to the Potomac, the Shenandoah River is paralleled on the west by a meandering, high-banked creek called Opequon Creek.
www.talkingproud.us /VirginiaVRClarke.html   (1461 words)

  
 The Winchester Star-Watching the River Flow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Volunteers with Friends of the Shenandoah River and its board of directors have shown perseverance and dedication in creating a 15-year history of water quality in the river.
The FOSR was born in 1989, in an outburst of strong interest about the pollution of the Shenandoah River by the Avtex Fibers rayon plant in Front Royal.
The Friends of the Rivers of Virginia used FOSR data, combined with information from the state Department of Environmental Quality and the federal Environmental Protection Agency, to determine that the Shenandoah River is one of the most impaired waterways in the state.
www.winchesterstar.com /TheWinchesterStar/040124/Area_watching.asp   (1357 words)

  
 NPCA Destination Finder
Shenandoah National Park lies astride a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge, which forms the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains between Pennsylvania and Georgia.
In the valley to the west is the Shenandoah River, from which some feel the Park gets its name, and between the north and south forks of the river is Massanutten, a 40-mile-long mountain.
Shenandoah National Park was authorized May 22, 1926, and fully established December 26, 1935.
syndication.getoutdoors.com /npca/destination_summary/46.html   (170 words)

  
 Shenandoah River Ramble   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This splendid ride is along the Shenandoah River in Clarke County, VA. A couple of killer hills, but primarily a scenic ride.
The suggested tarting point is the Shenandoah River Boat Ramp on the east side of the river, under the Route 7 bridge.
The next two legs are rolling hills, away from the river with a couple of steep climbs (of course there are a few steep descents, as well).
bikewashington.org /routes/shenandoah   (251 words)

  
 Shenandoah River
Within the Shenandoah Valley, there are over a hundred threatened, endangered, or sensitive plants and animals designated by the state and/or federal listing.
The Shenandoah River has one of the lowest percentages of intact riparian forests and the greatest potential for restoration in the state of Virginia.
Recreation use associated with the Shenandoah River is increasing annually, with current use estimated at 250,000 recreation visitor days a year.
www.potomacwatershed.net /ijourney/shenando/shenando.html   (313 words)

  
 Virginia Bed and Breakfast - Woodstock VA - Civil War History - Shenandoah River
The Shenandoah River Outfitters, about thirty minutes away on the South Fork, provides canoes and river shuttles.
Shenandoah Vineyards and North Mountain Vineyard are just a five-minute drive from the Inn.
The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival organizes weekend events ranging from blue grass to Bach in the village of Orkney Springs.
www.innatnarrowpassage.com /innact.htm   (491 words)

  
 SHENANDOAH RIVER FISH KILL INVESTIGATION UPDATE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Shenandoah Valley, VA — A persistent fish kill has severely reduced the adult smallmouth bass and redbreast sunfish population in over 100 miles of the South Fork and Mainstem Shenandoah River.
The lesions on the fish have been associated with natural bacteria found in the river, but the underlying cause appears to be an unidentified stressor, which compromises the fish's resistance and make them susceptible to bacterial infection.
Similar fish kills involving the same species occurred on the South Branch Potomac River (WV) in 2002 and on the North Fork Shenandoah River in 2004.
www.outdoorcentral.com /mc/pr/05/07/25a2a.asp   (663 words)

  
 Shenandoah Valley Pure Water 2000 Forum
Fish in the Shenandoah River are dying of bacterial lesions.
The ongoing fish kill has claimed an estimated 80% of the adult smallmouth bass in the Shenandoah River.
The Shenandoah Valley Pure Water Forum will be hosting a conference at James Madison University (JMU) to address the facts, impacts, and needed response to the recent fish kill in the Shenandoah River watershed.
www.purewaterforum.org   (340 words)

  
 Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The park is 1,604 acres with 5.6 miles of river frontage along the south fork of the Shenandoah River.
In addition to meandering river frontage, the park offers scenic vistas overlooking Massanutten Mountain to the west and Shenandoah National Park to the east.
Potable water is available near the two vault toilets, and gray water sinks are near the bathhouse and the vault toilets by the parking lot.
www.dcr.state.va.us /parks/andygues.htm   (1045 words)

  
 VIRGINIA - Online Information article about VIRGINIA
Shenandoah river, and the headwaters of the James, See also:
The rivers of the state flow in general from N.W. to S.E., across the Blue Ridge, the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain.
Thus the Shenandoah flows N.E. to the Potomac, the Holston S.W. toward the Tennessee.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /VIR_WAT/VIRGINIA.html   (4237 words)

  
 Virginia Cabin Rentals - River Bluff Cabins in Rileyville, VA near Luray, Virginia
Whether you are looking for a secluded Cabin in the woods, some of the most spectacular views in the Valley, or a 100 acre retreat on the Shenandoah River you need look no further.
River Bluff Cabins also makes a wonderful place for family reunions as all of our properties are within a 1/2 mile of each other except Rippling River.
River Bluff Cabins is a great base for year round activities in the mountains of Virginia.
www.riverbluff-cabins.com   (593 words)

  
 The Potomac-Shenandoah River System | The Geology of Virginia
It is the Shenandoah River system that drains much of the northwestern part of Virginia and has two major forks, the North and South.
The North Fork of the Shenandoah River heads in the mountainous terrain of the Ridge & Valley subprovince of northwestern Rockingham County.
The low flats that border the river are underlain by Quaternary sediments deposited by an ancient Potomac River during higher stands of sea level.
www.wm.edu /geology/virginia/rivers/potomac-shenandoah.html   (1545 words)

  
 NF Shenandoah River
Don Hayes and Peter Ruhl mapped the North Fork Shenandoah River mesohabitat composition from confluence of Stony Creek (near Edinburg) to the confluence of Passage Creek (downstream of Strasburg) during 3 trips at low flow conditions in September 1998, October 1998, and May 1999.
This survey encompassed 87 rkm (river kilometers) or 44% of the total river length and was comprised of 71% runs (62% run, 9% pocket run), 16.1% pools, and 11.1% riffles.
Based on this additional data, the mesohabitat distribution in the North Fork Shenandoah River from Cootes Store to the confluence of Passage Creek is: 68.5% runs (61.6% run, 6.9% pocket run), 17.4% pools, and 12.1% riffles.
www.fw.vt.edu /Fisheries/North_Fork_Shenandoah/NFS_habsim_3.htm   (277 words)

  
 Fishing on the South Fork Shenandoah River Outfitters, Luray VA
This section of river has lots of little riffles and small holes as the ideal hiding place for the fishes.
Shenandoah River Outfitters stops selling Virginia fishing and hunting licenses as of July 1, 2005 due to state changes.
Shenandoah River Outfitters has River Log Cabins for rent on the banks of the Shenandoah.
www.shenandoah-river.com /fish.html   (293 words)

  
 Harpers Ferry - in Maryland rafting, tubing, canoeing, kayaking in whitewater West Virginia - River and Trail Outfitters
River and Trail Outfitters is one of the oldest year-round outdoor adventure companies in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Whether you are planning a family vacation, weekend getaway, or quick trip from the metropolitan area, River and Trail's diverse trip portfolio has something for you.
Choose from a West Virginia whitewater rafting trip, flatwater river tubing, sea kayaking instruction or a hike in the woods.
www.rivertrail.com   (688 words)

  
 Shenandoah River Trips : 1-800-727-4371
Shenandoah River Trips is a "Full Service" Outfitter offering the widest assortment of reel and fly fishing accessories on the Shenandoah River.
Largemouth bass in the Shenandoah are often overlooked, under-fished and caught incidentally.
Shenandoah Valley, VA -- A persistent fish kill has severely reduced the adult smallmouth bass and redbreast sunfish population in over 100 miles of the South Fork and Mainstem Shenandoah River.
www.shenandoah.cc /fish_report.html   (1933 words)

  
 Lower Shenandoah River Watershed Groups
Purpose: To provide land use planning leadership; and to conserve, defend and enhance the scenic, historic, natural and recreational qualities of lands within a 25-mile radius of the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.
Purpose: A citizen's group whose mission is to preserve and protect the Shenandoah River and to educate the general public of the importance of the Shenandoah and other rivers.
Purpose: Their mission is to promote the development of multi-use trails in stream valleys and other greenway corridors within the Potomac River Basin that are environmentally friendly and "light-on-the-land" and to encourage the protection and environmentally sound stewardship of these stream valleys and greenway corridors.
potomacriver.org /get_involved/imap15/hot/lowershengroups.htm   (819 words)

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