Shenandoah National Park is experiencing an increase in emergency calls, prompting officials to remind visitors of the need to plan their hiking trips.

Most travelers come for the hiking in Shenandoah National Park, which is the main activity thanks to more than 500 miles of trails, a fifth of which are part of the iconic Appalachian Trail.

Park officials said 61-year-old Robert Bieri, also known as Bob, was last seen Saturday off-trail in the vicinity of Lewis ...

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Shenandoah National Park’s proximity to Washington, D.C., and other major Virginia cities makes it special for nature lovers. “We’re fortunate to be in a location that we are,” Fox said.