We were given a really nice inner tube with back support. They took us up river where we put in and…read morefloated back to their business. The water and views were nice. We took the more calm water. We did have to paddle occasionally to keep going.

Do not recommend. Reckless drive to the boat launch. Paid for 2 Canoes and they brought a kayak…read moreand a canoe. When we asked for a some type of refund of the canoe they said get lost very unprofessional family

You will not be disappointed when you book with Shenandoah Mountain Guides!…read more My buddy and I were fortunate to have Andy Nichols (business owner) be our guide for the day and could not have been happier with the experience! Andy WILL BE one of the coolest people you will meet in your lifetime: Incredibly knowledgeable of the science behind the outdoors, has a vast history of the area you will explore/climb, a wonderful motivator/coach, a perfect story-teller, and overall great guy!

Andy, the owner, is truly an expert on the Shenandoahs. Highly knowledgeable, friendly, ready to…read morework with people at all ability levels. He worked with my two sons, ages 12 and 14, to teach them the basics of rockclimbing, and within a few hours, the boys -- and me, too! -- were scaling cliffs of a couple hundred feet. Don't worry, he has all the proper gear, and safety is a priority. I would definitely recommend him and his company, and we hope to book again with him soon. By the way, he is a former Eagle Scout and former Scoutmaster, and he is a Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor for rockclimbing and probably a few other things.

We LOVE it at this place. Been going here for over 30 years. Wonderful owners. We go every year…read morewith a group of friends.

Absolutely wonderful place to unplug from the world and relax. You go to a place like this to get…read moreaway from your phone and internet to enjoy the beauty of the Shenandoah River with family and friends. We stayed at Misty River and are already talking about coming back next year for a two week vacation on the river. The cabins are rustic but we'll appointed. Older cabins with nice furnishings, a big screen HD TV, hot tub, full kitchen with all the essentials and all the sky, trees and River you could hope for. We had all kinds of plans to run all over the valley doing touristy stuff but spent nearly all it time at the cabin We spent every night near the water with a fire in the fire pit and every day playing in the water and fishing. The sound of the rapids to the north of the cabin help you drift off to sleep at night while the fireflies twinkle outside of your window. We fell in love with Misty River and plan to visit other Country Place cabins in the future.

After staying overnight at the Big Meadows Lodge, we stopped in a second time at the Harry F. Byrd…read moreSr. Visitor Center to get a few more recommendations from the Park Rangers on a hike we could do that day before making the long drive back home to Georgia. Among her recommendations, we chose Doyles River Falls Hike because it was south of where we were, which is the direction we needed to go back home. The real incentive was the two waterfalls on the trail. Having lived in Hawaii for 3 years and hiking on a weekly, if not, on a daily basis, I really missed the mountains and especially the waterfalls hikes! Might as well get all the waterfalls in while we can, because the only waterfall I have found in Savannah is at Big Bass Pro Shop LOL. If you know of any others in Savannah, please do tell! - Trail Description - Doyles River Falls Hike is found on Mile Marker 81.1, just after the Loft Mountain Wayside & Camp Store. Distance - 3.3 miles RT Elevation Gain - 1189 ft Level - Moderate, downhill first, uphill on the way back, so keep that in mind. Multiple stream crossings (none that we got our feet wet in). It's a well maintained trail, mostly shaded, but beware of the sharp loose rocks throughout the trail. We went on a day after it rained and some parts were pretty slippery. There is a spring that you come across at the beginning, but make sure to boil it if you are going to consume it. There are two waterfalls on this trail (approx. 20 ft and 60 ft) and also a bonus waterfall. You will arrive at the bonus waterfall first and you might think that it is the Upper Falls, but the Upper Falls is actually the next one as you continue and the Lower is after the Upper Falls. The bonus falls is probably about 10 ft high and you can easily step into the pool of water that it falls into. Just be sure to read the etched markings on the cement posts to guide you. The Upper Falls (28 ft) has 2 tiers of falls, with large boulders to get to it from the path. The Lower Falls (63 ft) has about 3 tiers of falls. It's pretty tricky to get down to this one. Most climbed down the pretty steep way which I would suggest climbing down with extreme caution. We have small kids, so we decided to go down a little further (not much further) on the trail and then climb down (it was still pretty steep), and then crossed over on the water to get to a small patch of pebbly rocks to look at the waterfall (on the right side, if you're looking at the waterfall). There was a huge tree that fell over about three quarters of the way up the waterfall and it was difficult to get a whole shot, but what can you do about Mother Nature? She does what she wants! It's all part of the charm. - Kiddos - Our kids are still young, but they did it no problem. However, just a note, they lived in Hawaii most of their lives and started hiking at an early age. and did some pretty advanced trails on their own by the time we left Hawaii. Some of the parts of this trail has steep drop offs. On the way there, you're going downhill, so just watch your kids that they don't pick up speed and lose control. Bonus - The Appalachian Trail (AT) crosses over at the trailhead of Doyles River Falls Hike, so at least you can put your two feet on it and say you were on it! I will be back for you AT! I'm sure you can't go wrong with any of the hikes in Shenandoah National Park and I wish we had had more time or even lived close by, but we did two waterfall hikes during our time in Shenandoah and my heart is full, at least for a little while, to have seen another beautiful waterfall!

So pretty a hike! Creek crossings are beautiful and a great spot to cool down. The falls, upper and…read morelower, and great photo spots as well. You will need to remember as you hike downhill all the way in that the hike out is going to be rough, and uphill all the way. There is a great vine to swing on about 1/3 of the way down.

Mini Menagerie brought their petting zoo to our wedding reception, which had an outdoor "fun fair"…read moretheme. We absolutely loved meeting all the animals and had a blast taking pictures with them! Their team was responsive, well-organized, and just a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process.

Most definitely the best. Our great niece's 6th birthday party was a blast, everyone rode "Doc",…read moreFrom our 90 year old Great Grandma to several 6 year olds. He is the world's best and so very gentle. Would highly recommend to anyone for any age and event. The animals are so very well kept and loved.

Mill Prong Trail to Rapidan Camp. Map available at…read morehttps://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/RapidanCamp_RoadTrail.pdf The hike is moderate and fairly well traveled, so you will run into other people, but not in crazy numbers. Even in the Fall it can get hot when sunny, so bring water with you. You will see some small waterfalls along the way and will have to cross the creek. It's a beautiful hike with lots to see that is different from the typical overlook views you get on Skyland Drive. Rapidan Camp, was the summer retreat established by President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover during his administration is located within the boundaries of Shenandoah National Park. The camp has recently been restored to its 1929 appearance and there's lots of history to read on signs and other materials available when you get there. NPS You Tube video about the camp is available here https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=2ABA5F6E-155D-451F-67CE5C3CAE49E4F6

The bus tour was certainly worth it. Hannah was an awesome ranger who was fittingly a Hawkeye. She…read moreprovided lots of good information about one of our lesser known presidents and his First Lady. The cabin was very neat. The volunteers there, Kermit and Ida, also provided good historical facts. I even got to see a deer on our ride out.

This trail is great and there are multiple trails that total over 20 miles. We met Woody who is the…read moreone man responsible for these trails and he works on them in his free time. He is adding biking trails. He will be updating the maps at the entrance so if you want to see where you are download the All Trails App to help you out. Please read posting at the beginning before entering and respect the land.

Oct, 2025. The Stony Man summit (elevation 4,003') is accessible via multiple hiking routes in…read moreShenandoah National Park. My husband and I parked at the lot at mile marker 41.7 on Skyline Drive; the trailhead and an informational sign are easy to access, just off the parking lot. This is a lollipop trail that is rated moderate in AllTrails. My watch recorded a total of 1.8 miles total with an elevation gain of 338'. This is a well-maintained, uphill-climbing trail that leads to overviews with beautiful views. Some quick, random notes: *Once you reach the circular part of the lollipop, the trail to the right is rocky; the path to the left is smoother. You can elect to take one up, and the other down. *We visited in mid-October during leaf-peeping season. The parking lot and the trails near Stony Man were very crowded mid-day. *As you approach the summit, most hikers go to the rocky overview on the right, where there are sweeping views of the valley below. Note, however, that there is another very nice, and smoother rock, overview just five minutes back, just off the main trail. *Shenandoah National Park charges an admission fee.

Amazing trail. We started off at the Stony Man trailhead and up to the summit. Early April so it…read morewas not buggy. The trails were pretty rocky so it could classify as a easy hike but for some it could be moderate. Know your limits. Take breaks. On our descent it was rainy and the rocks became slippery. We took the horse trail back to the parking lot and that was less rocky and slippery. The views from the summit were incredible. Definitely worth the climb!