Skyline Drive

Skyline Drive

National Scenic BywayVirginia

All Photos (31)

  • Hiking Along Stony Man Mountain in Shenandoah National Park

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

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  • Blue Butterfly and Greenery

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

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  • Man on the River

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

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  • Dwarfed by Cave Formations in Luray Caverns

    Stalactites and stalagmites overwhelm visitors of Luray Caverns.

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  • Hikers on Little Stony Man Cliffs

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

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  • Little Stony Man Cliffs Lookout

    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.

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  • Little Stony Man Cliffs

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

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  • Little Stony Man Cliffs

    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.

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  • Big Meadows at Byrd Visitor Center

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

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  • The Brown House

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

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  • Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

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

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  • The Limberlost Trail

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

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  • Massanutten Lodge - Home of Addie Pollack

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

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  • Visitors Enjoying a Field Seminar in Big Meadows

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

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  • Lewis Mountain Cabin

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

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  • White Oak Canyon

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

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  • Cyclists along Skyline Drive

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

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  • View from Skyline Drive

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

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  • Mt. Marshall from Skyline Drive

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

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  • Skyline Drive Overlook

    Ancient metamorphic rock stands high above the Shenandoah Valley.

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  • Stalagmites and Stalactites in Skyline Caverns

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

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  • A Beautiful Day at Mary Baldwin College

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

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  • George Washington National Forest

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

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  • View Within the Grand Caverns

    The Grand Caverns include majestic natural structures.

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  • Hazel Mountain Overlook

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

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  • Portrait of Belle Boyd

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

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  • View from Big Meadow Lodge

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

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  • Sunset from Hazeltop Overlook

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

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  • Sunset on the Skyline

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

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  • Big Meadow at Dusk

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

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  • Skyline Drive Overlook

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

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