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President Hoover’s Retreat - Photo 4

President Hoover’s Retreat - Photo 4

Medium: Photo
Credit: National Park Service

The Hoovers on a footbridge at Camp Rapidan in the Mountains of Virginia. President Hoover enjoyed fishing and playing with his dogs Weegie and Pat at his retreat away from the White House. Guests could participate in archery, baseball, croquet, horseshoes and lawn tennis.

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