Shenandoah National Park
Apr 8, 2019 15:39:49 #
Mike Fos
Loc: Powhatan Virginia
You won't be too far from Monticello, Jefferson's home that is nice to also. At James Madison's home there is still an ink stain on the floor where he spilled ink. How cool is that.
Apr 8, 2019 17:17:34 #
DonB
Loc: Port Royal , Tn
0Please check to see if the park and its attractions will be fully open. Nashville news said yesterday to check with the GSNP because of the long government shutdown, they are way behind getting the winter damage cleaned up and a lot of the park will not be open by Easter. Don't know about the other parks in the area or further north. Just passing on what we heard. A phone call may save a disappointing trip.
Apr 8, 2019 19:11:06 #
JRD3 wrote:
A man from Fredericksburg who spoke at Richmond Camera Club has written an e-book on Photographic tips for the Park. You can find it on Amazon. Sorry I can't recall his name , but I am away from my computer. The author is a real enthusiast. Worth looking for.
I am pretty sure you mean Andy Sentipal. He is a good shooter and a good friend. He is truly a photographic expert of the Park.
I will copy some script here from our club newsletter.
Andy has published an e-book called the “Shenandoah National Park Photography Guide”. It’s available for download on Amazon Kindle and Apple I Tunes for $9.99. The book has over 50 pages covering a variety of subjects including wildlife, landscapes, waterfalls, panoramas, sunrise/sunset, stars/Milky Way, macro and Fall foliage. It also covers information about the best overlooks, including foreground element descriptions.
Apr 8, 2019 19:37:09 #
Apr 8, 2019 23:22:14 #
fourlocks wrote:
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I’ve been to all the Shenandoah Valley places you mentioned- I live in the Valley
Good choices! Grand Caverns is another place we like- not as many visitors unless you pick a day when there is a school field trip.Apr 9, 2019 08:09:03 #
There is so much to see in Shenandoah you can fill your week up easily but for something different you may want to extend and get into the Blue Ridge which is immediately south of the Park. Unlike Skyline there are roads that you can take off the Parkway that lead down I too the valley on either side. They are mostly dirt and may offer Alpine type exposure of the country side. They are narrow and in some spots do not have room for two cars to pass although I never saw another car in any of these roads. If it was me I would take one day leave Skyline pre dawn and make a day of it. Dawn would be th sheet time to see bear and Turkey etc on the Drive. I assume deer are still plentiful just about any time of day.I
I was spent this winter but between the shutdown and a bad idea storm the southern part of Skyline was closed as was most of the Blue Ridge. ENjoy
I was spent this winter but between the shutdown and a bad idea storm the southern part of Skyline was closed as was most of the Blue Ridge. ENjoy
Apr 9, 2019 08:13:16 #
FunkyL
Loc: MD
I hiked the Old Rag trail a number of times from the mid 60s until the early 2000s. I believe the trillium will be in bloom there the 1st weekend of May, and it can cover large patches of the mountain. It's a popular hike and the trail may be crowded, especially on weekends. As another poster mentioned, the rock scramble at the top is quite rough and challenging, though the views are stunning. Secure your gear close to your body and expect to use both hands to help if you decide to hike the whole trail.
Apr 10, 2019 00:21:58 #
Just south of I-64 on Blue Ridge Parkway is the pioneer homestead exhibit. If you go on weekend day there should be volunteers doing reenactments. It is an easy and pleasant walk around with some good photo opportunities.
Apr 21, 2019 07:43:20 #
Lou Salamon wrote:
Hello, folks.... br br Heading in early May to Sh... (show quote)
Lou:
Enjoy your stay in my back yard.
The following websites may give you some inspiration.
https://www.visitshenandoah.org/
http://www.shenandoahvalleyweb.com/calendar.html
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Apr 21, 2019 07:59:53 #
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