Skyline Drive Winter Wonders

Skyline Drive Winter Wonders

A tour down Skyline Drive is one of the most popular trips in the Shenandoah Valley—for three seasons. But have you tried it in winter? A winter tour of Skyline Drive? Isn’t it full of snow and ice? Well, sometimes, yes. And Skyline Drive can be fully or partially...
Skyline Drive Winter Wonders

Skyline Drive Winter Wonders

by Patressa Kerns A tour down Skyline Drive is one of the most popular trips in the Shenandoah Valley—for three seasons. But have you tried it in winter? A winter tour of Skyline Drive? Isn’t it full of snow and ice? Well, sometimes, yes. And Skyline Drive can be...
Black Bears in the Park: What Happens in the Winter?

Black Bears in the Park: What Happens in the Winter?

by Patressa Kearns Let’s go ahead and admit it: in one way or another, most of us are card-carrying members of the black bear fan club. We yearn to catch a glimpse of a black bear along Skyline Drive. We can’t wait to spot a cub or two (or three!) scampering across...
Planning a Summer Road Trip?

Planning a Summer Road Trip?

Virginia’s Skyline Drive is a national scenic byway that runs along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a great destination for  a summer road trip. Traditionally, Skyline Drive is most visited during the fall when it is popular with foliage seekers. But the...
Plan Ahead for Fall Travel

Plan Ahead for Fall Travel

Click on the Fall Color Report for weekly updates. Fall travel brings pleasant temperatures, beautiful foliage, and an array of harvest-themed events to the Shenandoah National Park region. Autumn is both a beautiful and a busy time in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The...