October 21, 2005
A Retreat to Virginia Woods
October Skyline Drive
I will retreat to Shenandoah National Park for a quiet period of reading and writing. My secretary will deliver urgent messages.
This park is renowned for its natural grandeur. The nights will be longer and it will be the height of the fall foliage season. I will take my binoculars and post photos on this page.
Our departure party will include Dale, Ijeoma, Mum, a niece and a nephew. I will remain while others return to civilization.
A 35-mile speed limit is enforced along the 105-mile length of Skyline Drive. However, we won't drive it all. We'll have frequent stops for a nature stroll.
Our Favorite Overlooks:
Range View Overlook at Mile 17.1, 2,800 feet. Ridgetops of the Blue Ridge, Massanutten, and Allegheny mountains.
Franklin Cliffs at Mile 49
Big Run at Mile 81.2
Stony Man Mountain Summit, Winchester Lodge at Skyland Resort
Recommended Historic Lodges:
Historic Big Meadows Lodge (Mile 51.3), rustic cabins, views of wildflowers.
Lewis Mountain Cabins (Mile 57.3)
Skyland Resort (Mile 41.7), rustic cabins
Shenandoah River Cabins
Waterfalls
Luray Cavern
Big Meadows, Skyline Drive
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