On Tuesday, we spent $25 to enter the Shenandoah National Park (good for 7 days) which runs north of the Blue Ridge Parkway once you cross interstate 64. The road through the park is known as “Skyline Drive.” The speed limit on Skyline Drive is 35 mph except when it’s slower. We entered Shenandoah National Park at the Swift Run Gap Entrance Station and did 3 short hikes and stopped at a couple of overlooks as we drove south back towards Interstate 64. The park was established in 1935 and has over 500 miles of trails. Skyline Drive follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains for 105 miles and has 75 scenic overlooks.
We hiked the South River Trail, the Frasier Discovery Trail, and the Blackrock Summit Trail.
Photos from the South River Trail (mile 63) —
Rocky Top Overlook View and scenic drive —
Our second hike was the Frasier Discovery Trail which was a fairly steep trail through a forest to an overlook at the the top of Loft Mountain.
We ended our day out by splitting a glass of wine at the lovely Afton Vineyards.
Peckish Travels 
