Skyline Drive

A hiker stops for a rest and to enjoy the view of Skyline Drive and the Shenandoah Valley from Stony Man.

A huge blue and black butterfly alights for a moment on some foliage on the Dark Hollow Falls Trail in Shenandoah National Park.

A man sits and thinks at the foot of the Dark Hollow Falls in Shenandoah National Park.

Stalactites and stalagmites overwhelm visitors of Luray Caverns.

Hikers at the peak of Little Stony Man Cliffs pose for pictures.

Hikers stand on a rock ledge about halfway to the top of Little Stony Man Cliffs. The hills and ridges behind them are covered with russet-colored hardwood trees speckled with evergreens.

Three visitors enjoy the view of forests and mountains from Little Stony Man Cliffs in Shenandoah National Park.

The craggy peak of Little Stony Man Cliffs has as many colors as the autumn forest in the distance, making it well worth the 20-minute hike to reach the summit.

From Byrd Visitor Center on the Skyline Drive is a stunning view of Big Meadows, where wildflowers can be seen from spring to fall.

Hidden in the trees is the original Brown House, which was frequented by President Hoover and wife during the summer months.

Set back against majestic trees and green lawns, the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center welcomes all who traverse Skyline Drive.

While beautiful at all times of the year, June finds a portion of the Limberlost Trail near the Skyline Parkway surrounded by mountain laurel.

Once home to Addie Pollack, the Massanutten Lodge sits nestled between autumn brushed trees and evergreens.

Participants in a field seminar can look in the distance to see the Appalachian Mountain chain.

This black and white photo depicts one of the early Lewis Mountain cabins.

During the fall, the reds, yellows, oranges, and browns mix with conifers to provide incredible memories.

The sun casts dappled shadows on two cyclists pedaling down a section of the Skyline Drive.

This photo presents a lengthy view from the Skyline Drive, only limited by the haze typical of the area.

Mt. Marshall is highlighted by the late October sun breaking through dramatic cloud formations.

Ancient metamorphic rock stands high above the Shenandoah Valley.

Brilliant red, orange and green stalactites and stalagmites are reflected in the mirror-smooth waters of an underground lake in Skyline Caverns.

A tree blossoms with pink flowers in front of the white columns of a building on the Mary Baldwin College campus.

Filled with greenery, the George Washington National Forest expands across Virginia countryside.

The Grand Caverns include majestic natural structures.

The Hazel Mountain Overlook on Skyline Drive offers a view of rolling green hills and lush valleys.

Belle Boyd, a spy for the Confederates during the Civil War, poses for a portrait after the war.

A gnarled tree rises from Massanutten Mountain in this view of the Shenandoah Valley.

The red leaves fade along with the sunlight in this view from Hazeltop Overlook on Skyline Drive.

Looking west from Hazeltop Overlook near the end of Skyline Drive, the sun drifts through the clouds to silhouette several ridges in the distance.

Dusk paints the Big Meadow area in soft browns and golds.

A group of fall touched trees is set apart from the rich autumn golds of the nearby forest.