Location: Der Wirbelwind Swing Ride, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.
Date and Time: Around 4:30 pm on 5th July, 2013.
Shenandoah National park is located in Virginia, USA. It offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are some of the most beautiful mountains in the eastern United States. The park officially became a national park on Dec 26, 1935 and it is renowned for its scenic Skyline Drive. The park is located just 75 miles from Washington D.C. and preserves a section of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park offers 500 miles of hiking trails including 101 miles of the Appalachian trail, beautiful cascading waterfalls, panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley with fields of wildflowers, historic lodges and wildlife.
These photos showcase the breathtaking beauty of Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, captured on our one-day drive along Skyline Drive on August 27, 2023. Click below to explore more. Click below to see more photos of Shenandoah National Park.
Quick Facts and Tips
Skyline Drive is a 105 mile scenic national highway that runs along the Blue Ridge mountains in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. The drive offers stunning views of the jagged mountain peaks, verdant valleys with changing hues, seasonal wildflowers, and wildlife.
The South District of Skyline Drive is the southernmost section of the drive, and it runs from milepost 65.5 at the Swift Run Gap Entrance Station to milepost 104.6 at the Rockfish Gap Entrance Station. The South District is known for its rugged terrain and its beautiful waterfalls. It is also home to several scenic overlooks, including Rocky Top Overlook, Rocky Mount Overlook, and Big Run Overlook; it is also home to several popular hiking trails, including the Bearfence Mountain Trail, the Rose River Falls Trail, and the Riprap Trail.
The South District is a great place to visit for a day trip or a longer vacation. There are several campgrounds located within the district, as well as a variety of lodging options available just outside of the park.
These photos are from our visit to Shenandoah National Park on 27th August, 2023.
Skyline Drive is a 105 mile scenic national highway that runs along the Blue Ridge mountains in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. The drive offers stunning views of the jagged mountain peaks, verdant valleys with changing hues, seasonal wildflowers, and wildlife.
The Central District of Skyline Drive is a beautiful and scenic stretch of road that runs from milepost 31.5 at the Thornton Gap Entrance Station to milepost 65.5 at the Swift Run Gap Entrance Station. It is the heart of Shenandoah National Park, offers great overlooks, many popular hikes, historic sites like Thornton Gap Battlefield and the Swift Run Gap Battlefield, and nice lodges as well as well maintained campgrounds. The Central District is a great place to visit for a day trip or a longer vacation.
These photos are from our visit to Shenandoah National Park on 27th August, 2023.
Skyline Drive is a 105 mile scenic national highway that runs along the Blue Ridge mountains in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. The drive offers stunning views of the jagged mountain peaks, verdant valleys with changing hues, seasonal wildflowers, and wildlife. The North District of Skyline Drive is a beautiful and scenic stretch of road that features impressive views of the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Appalachian Trail.
The North District of Skyline Drive is the northernmost section of the Skyline drive and is closest to Washington D.C. making it a convenient day trip for travelers. This scenic journey through the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains starts from milepost 0 at Front Royal Entrance station, takes twists and turns along the ridgeline, and ends at milepost 31.5 at Thornton Gap Entrance Station. It takes about 40 minutes to drive from the Front Royal Entrance Station to the Thornton Gap Entrance Station of Skyline Drive. Along this 31 mile beautiful drive, there are numerous overlooks where visitors can stop and admire the breathtaking views.
These photos are from our visit to Shenandoah National Park on 27th August, 2023.
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