Shenandoah National Park: Driving 105 Miles on Skyline Drive, Waterfalls, Hikes & Overlooks
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Date: 2023-08-24
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kman
The Appalachian trail runs thru there as well and is some good hiking with great views. Parts of the trail are tough though going straight up. You have a good chance of seeing a bear or two while on the trail. They usually won't bother you as long as you keep your distance and show them their proper respect. I've also seen a bobcat, two venomous species of snakes, copperheads and Timber rattlesnakes inhabit the area as well as black snakes which are not venomous and will kill and eat the other two. The complete AT thru-hike takes most people 5-6 months to complete and is over 2500 miles. That route is the best in terms of weather, in March. Maine and other northernmost portions the weather and temps can be deadly in early spring. You will likely finish up there at the trail's end on Mt. Washington about October when the weather turns back to unsafe conditions.
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The Appalachian trail runs thru there as well and is some good hiking with great views. Parts of the trail are tough though going straight up. You have a good chance of seeing a bear or two while on the trail. They usually won't bother you as long as you keep your distance and show them their proper respect. I've also seen a bobcat, two venomous species of snakes, copperheads and Timber rattlesnakes inhabit the area as well as black snakes which are not venomous and will kill and eat the other two. The complete AT thru-hike takes most people 5-6 months to complete and is over 2500 miles. That route is the best in terms of weather, in March. Maine and other northernmost portions the weather and temps can be deadly in early spring. You will likely finish up there at the trail's end on Mt. Washington about October when the weather turns back to unsafe conditions.
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Loni
I love you two! So glad I found you. I have a suggestion for you Californians (as we are originally too. After living in Colorado twice, once up Rist Canyon about 7500 ft. While there I learned about these deer warning whistles you put on the front bumper of your car. Theyre super cheap and super GREAT! I have never hit an animal because of these. I know your renting most cars for your trips but Im sure you can take them off with WD-40. You can get 4 pair/$12. 00 up to 10pair/$20. 00. Ive seen dogs tuning towards the road and turn as I approach. Ive also seen the deer just standing on the road looking at me as I come around a bend. Much better than them running into me or the road. Try them youll like them!
Be safe and be blessed.
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I love you two! So glad I found you. I have a suggestion for you Californians (as we are originally too. After living in Colorado twice, once up Rist Canyon about 7500 ft. While there I learned about these deer warning whistles you put on the front bumper of your car. Theyre super cheap and super GREAT! I have never hit an animal because of these. I know your renting most cars for your trips but Im sure you can take them off with WD-40. You can get 4 pair/$12. 00 up to 10pair/$20. 00. Ive seen dogs tuning towards the road and turn as I approach. Ive also seen the deer just standing on the road looking at me as I come around a bend. Much better than them running into me or the road. Try them youll like them!
Be safe and be blessed.
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Paul
In the blue ridge mountains of Virginia
On the trail of the lonesome pine
In the pale moonshine our hearts entwine
She carved her name and I carved mine
Oh June, like the mountains are blue
Like the pine I am lonesome for you
In the blue ridge mountains of Virginia
On the trail of the lonesome pine
In the pale moonshine our hearts entwine
She carved her name and I carved mine
Oh June, like the mountains are blue
Like the pine I am lonesome for you
In the blue ridge mountains of Virginia
On the trail of the lonesome pine. I guess you didn't find the lonesome pine or is in gone.
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In the blue ridge mountains of Virginia
On the trail of the lonesome pine
In the pale moonshine our hearts entwine
She carved her name and I carved mine
Oh June, like the mountains are blue
Like the pine I am lonesome for you
In the blue ridge mountains of Virginia
On the trail of the lonesome pine
In the pale moonshine our hearts entwine
She carved her name and I carved mine
Oh June, like the mountains are blue
Like the pine I am lonesome for you
In the blue ridge mountains of Virginia
On the trail of the lonesome pine. I guess you didn't find the lonesome pine or is in gone.
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Jonathan
Thanks for sharing and love following along with you and pops! I did want to make a correction for your viewers. There are several dining options in the park, Big Meadows lodge has a full service dining hall as well as a pub in the basement often times with local musicians. Skyland lodge has their own full service dining hall (best in the park IMHO. Both options have wonderful views and to-go (to take with you on hikes or back to the room. Plan accordingly: )
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Thanks for sharing and love following along with you and pops! I did want to make a correction for your viewers. There are several dining options in the park, Big Meadows lodge has a full service dining hall as well as a pub in the basement often times with local musicians. Skyland lodge has their own full service dining hall (best in the park IMHO. Both options have wonderful views and to-go (to take with you on hikes or back to the room. Plan accordingly: )
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Sunim
I am fortunate since I live 5 miles from the Northern Entrance in Front Royal, and am a military veteran.
With my VA ID card I pay nothing to enter the park. At 70+ years old I dont hike anymore but enjoy it from the car. But when I was younger I loved back country camping in the National Park and George Washington National Forest. My daughter and grand children just did Dark Hollow.
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I am fortunate since I live 5 miles from the Northern Entrance in Front Royal, and am a military veteran.
With my VA ID card I pay nothing to enter the park. At 70+ years old I dont hike anymore but enjoy it from the car. But when I was younger I loved back country camping in the National Park and George Washington National Forest. My daughter and grand children just did Dark Hollow.
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Albert
Thank you for the video.
I was in Indiana in 1970/71 during my 12th grade year and will be going to the family reunion a few miles west of the park for a week this summer - and after a day in Washington DC, I will have a day in the area and thus in the park. So I already know what there is to see and what I should definitely visit. Thanks for your beautiful preparation.
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Thank you for the video.
I was in Indiana in 1970/71 during my 12th grade year and will be going to the family reunion a few miles west of the park for a week this summer - and after a day in Washington DC, I will have a day in the area and thus in the park. So I already know what there is to see and what I should definitely visit. Thanks for your beautiful preparation.
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John
Great video! Looking forward to the Blue Ridge Parkway video. I just drove the BRP in May, unfortunately I experienced the same weather you did for an entire day on the North Carolina portion of the parkway, plus it was foggy as well. Couldn't see anything. I'm planning on going back maybe next year sometime for a BRP redemption lol. Probably will do Skyline Drive as well.
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Great video! Looking forward to the Blue Ridge Parkway video. I just drove the BRP in May, unfortunately I experienced the same weather you did for an entire day on the North Carolina portion of the parkway, plus it was foggy as well. Couldn't see anything. I'm planning on going back maybe next year sometime for a BRP redemption lol. Probably will do Skyline Drive as well.
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scott
Turk Mountain (close to the Black Rock hike you did) is where I came across my fist black bear while hiking. Scooted out from the brush like 10 feet in front of me: -) // They are pretty harmless in that park. Rag Mountain is a great hike from the bottom - but parking is limited, cool rock scramble at the top, but prepare for any weather there at the top.
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Turk Mountain (close to the Black Rock hike you did) is where I came across my fist black bear while hiking. Scooted out from the brush like 10 feet in front of me: -) // They are pretty harmless in that park. Rag Mountain is a great hike from the bottom - but parking is limited, cool rock scramble at the top, but prepare for any weather there at the top.
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An
We spent about 5 days there at the beginning of the year when the park was pretty much empty and we got to do all kinds of stuff I think my favorite was South River Falls! We ended up filming like 10 videos while we were there it was a really productive trip beautiful Park can't wait to go back in a different season! Thanks for sharing this!
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We spent about 5 days there at the beginning of the year when the park was pretty much empty and we got to do all kinds of stuff I think my favorite was South River Falls! We ended up filming like 10 videos while we were there it was a really productive trip beautiful Park can't wait to go back in a different season! Thanks for sharing this!
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Alan
Thank you! I grew up in Winchester, VA and I'm an alum of Virginia Tech. After college I moved to CA, and now we're in Boise, Idaho. I miss the forest-covered mountains of Virginia. My parents have both passed away now, and I seldom get back to Va. One of my last trips was the Luray Caverns with my Mom, so that was sweet to see. Thanks!
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Thank you! I grew up in Winchester, VA and I'm an alum of Virginia Tech. After college I moved to CA, and now we're in Boise, Idaho. I miss the forest-covered mountains of Virginia. My parents have both passed away now, and I seldom get back to Va. One of my last trips was the Luray Caverns with my Mom, so that was sweet to see. Thanks!
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Weagi
so amazing. we are from germany. this sommer we will do the same trip as u guys do. i like your vids which inspires me a lot. very good informations and great Pictures.
is the same trip (blue ridge 4 days and skyline Drive 1 day) possible with a 1, 5 year old child? what di u think?
thanks, have a good one and keep going
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so amazing. we are from germany. this sommer we will do the same trip as u guys do. i like your vids which inspires me a lot. very good informations and great Pictures.
is the same trip (blue ridge 4 days and skyline Drive 1 day) possible with a 1, 5 year old child? what di u think?
thanks, have a good one and keep going
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Charlotte
On the tree was lichen. You did not mention staying in the lodging. There are restaurants at Big Meadows and at Skyland. You can take a trip to Rapidan. You can ride a horse at Skyland. Viewing the stars at Big meadow is wonderful. You can see the Milky Way. BlackBerry syrup is great at the gift store.
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On the tree was lichen. You did not mention staying in the lodging. There are restaurants at Big Meadows and at Skyland. You can take a trip to Rapidan. You can ride a horse at Skyland. Viewing the stars at Big meadow is wonderful. You can see the Milky Way. BlackBerry syrup is great at the gift store.
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Lee
Thanks for the video, will be coming through twice this year, in March with family by car and then again on my walk on the AT from Va to NY. BTW, those are gypsy moth caterpillars, there were a ton on the AT in Connecticut last year and all dead too. People said that they perished from a virus.
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Thanks for the video, will be coming through twice this year, in March with family by car and then again on my walk on the AT from Va to NY. BTW, those are gypsy moth caterpillars, there were a ton on the AT in Connecticut last year and all dead too. People said that they perished from a virus.
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Agnes
Great video!
Impressive waterfalls and what an beautiful cave you've visited.
A beautiful area to visit and despite of the rain at the end you had a lot of fun together. So nice to see that you can do this together with your dad
Thanks for sharing
Greetings Agnes
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Great video!
Impressive waterfalls and what an beautiful cave you've visited.
A beautiful area to visit and despite of the rain at the end you had a lot of fun together. So nice to see that you can do this together with your dad
Thanks for sharing
Greetings Agnes
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Jennifer
We just went to Shenandoah in July! It was our first National Park! We spent 4 days driving around and exploring. We looked and looked for a bear but no luck. Lots of deer though! We hit Luray cavern first thing in the morning and there was no crowd. Great video!
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We just went to Shenandoah in July! It was our first National Park! We spent 4 days driving around and exploring. We looked and looked for a bear but no luck. Lots of deer though! We hit Luray cavern first thing in the morning and there was no crowd. Great video!
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Peter
[highest point] Hee hee. I hear you. I'm an easterner so I get confused when the ground is higher than a mountain top.
Saw once there's a road in the Himalayas. Goes through the highest road pass in the world. 19, 000'+. That's the LOW point between mountains.
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[highest point] Hee hee. I hear you. I'm an easterner so I get confused when the ground is higher than a mountain top.
Saw once there's a road in the Himalayas. Goes through the highest road pass in the world. 19, 000'+. That's the LOW point between mountains.
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Mutant
If you get the chance, research the Hillsville (VA) Massacre. It was the biggest thing in the US just prior to the Titanic sinking. One of my cousins is married to a great-nephew of Sydna Allen. It is a very interesting story. Sydna wrote a book about it also.
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If you get the chance, research the Hillsville (VA) Massacre. It was the biggest thing in the US just prior to the Titanic sinking. One of my cousins is married to a great-nephew of Sydna Allen. It is a very interesting story. Sydna wrote a book about it also.
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Joel
The caterpillars look like they're probably Spongey Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth, a very invasive insect in the east coast. It's very possible that the National Park has released pesticide or other means to take care of the insect and that's why they're all dying.
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The caterpillars look like they're probably Spongey Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth, a very invasive insect in the east coast. It's very possible that the National Park has released pesticide or other means to take care of the insect and that's why they're all dying.
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Verlopil
It's a beautiful park and you did a great job of showcasing that. That lush green is why I moved back to the Midwest after living in California for a couple of years. Southern California is beautiful in its own way but I just couldn't take all the brown.
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It's a beautiful park and you did a great job of showcasing that. That lush green is why I moved back to the Midwest after living in California for a couple of years. Southern California is beautiful in its own way but I just couldn't take all the brown.
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sami
The whole Blue Bridge PKW drive is beautiful, especially in the foliage season ( if it was a good season), I recommend everyone do a road trip once in their live, and please take your time ( between 10 days to 2 weeks)and visit many nice towns along the way.
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The whole Blue Bridge PKW drive is beautiful, especially in the foliage season ( if it was a good season), I recommend everyone do a road trip once in their live, and please take your time ( between 10 days to 2 weeks)and visit many nice towns along the way.
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Brian
I camp there every year. Big Meadow is the best camp ground. I have also hiked 101 miles of the A. T. Bear Fence is a great rock scramble. I once fell off a 15 foot drop there. I lost grip and landed with my back to the drop. Scared to sh! #t out of me.
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I camp there every year. Big Meadow is the best camp ground. I have also hiked 101 miles of the A. T. Bear Fence is a great rock scramble. I once fell off a 15 foot drop there. I lost grip and landed with my back to the drop. Scared to sh! #t out of me.
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Keegan
The caterpillars have fallen victim to the Entomophaga maimaiga fungus or Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus. The Gypsy Moth is an invasive moth that defoliates forests and can be found from New England west to Michigan and south to Virginia.
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The caterpillars have fallen victim to the Entomophaga maimaiga fungus or Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus. The Gypsy Moth is an invasive moth that defoliates forests and can be found from New England west to Michigan and south to Virginia.
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Sharon
Love your videos. Recently watched the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Shenandoah Valley videos. Recently retired and living in central NC; I need to get my butt up in the mountains and experience what I'm missing in my backyard.
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Love your videos. Recently watched the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Shenandoah Valley videos. Recently retired and living in central NC; I need to get my butt up in the mountains and experience what I'm missing in my backyard.
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Margaret
I love the scene where you went through Mary's Rock Tunnel on the Skyline Drive in Virginia. I've been through that tunnel a time or two myself, on the way to New Hampshire to visit my sister Ann Emerson and her family.
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I love the scene where you went through Mary's Rock Tunnel on the Skyline Drive in Virginia. I've been through that tunnel a time or two myself, on the way to New Hampshire to visit my sister Ann Emerson and her family.
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Queen
I was fortunate enough to be able to travel along the Shenandoah national park and visit the Luray caverns during the time I spent in Va USA. Totally awesome spectacular views. Thank you so much for the memories.
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I was fortunate enough to be able to travel along the Shenandoah national park and visit the Luray caverns during the time I spent in Va USA. Totally awesome spectacular views. Thank you so much for the memories.
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JMB
Hello and thank you for this video!
I am French and the Shenandoah reminds me a lot of the Auvergne region in which I live: mountainous and green!
I hope to one day have the chance to visit this park!
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Hello and thank you for this video!
I am French and the Shenandoah reminds me a lot of the Auvergne region in which I live: mountainous and green!
I hope to one day have the chance to visit this park!
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earth
I live in front royal va should of started there next time come in the fall for the festival of leaves you might like it the caverns in front royal are nice also we have civil war history love your videos
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I live in front royal va should of started there next time come in the fall for the festival of leaves you might like it the caverns in front royal are nice also we have civil war history love your videos
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