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Posted by: HikingUpward.com 9/28/2007 1:03 PM

Camp Hoover, also known as Rapidan Camp, is a scenic and historic hike that passes the retreat of former President Herbert Hoover, and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover. The circuit is a moderate hike also passing Big Rock Falls, which is a small pool and stream cascade where the trail crosses Mill Prong.

Two main housing structures remain standing. "The Creel" which was occupied by two of President Hoover's chief aids. Larry Richey, a former F.B.I. agent assigned to guard the President who also acted as his personal secretary; and Joel T. Boone Jr., the Presidents personal physician.

The presidential quarters known as the Brown House is the largest structure. The rear deck on the "Brown House" is a great place to enjoy the same view former President Hoover and world dignitaries enjoyed back in the 1920's. When he left office, Herbert Hoover, and his wife Lou Henry Hoover, donated the land to the government to become part of the newly created Shenandoah National Park.

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Re: Camp Hoover - Sept 22, 2007    By retiredff on 10/3/2007 10:57 AM
Just a small correction on the views from the Brown House...<br><br>When Rapidan Camp was built, it was surrounded by huge Hemlock trees. For the most part, they have all but disappeared, victims of the wooly adelgid. This allowed a lot of sunlight into the surrounding woods. The result is a very weedy, overgrown setting. None-the-less, a lovely place to visit.


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