Oh, Shenandoah….
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (71134)
United States
August 8, 2023 8:28pm CST
One of the places I’d either never been to or was too young to remember going to was scratched off the list on my recent vacation. That was Shenandoah National Park.
Skyline Drive is perfect for someone with an aching back: 106 miles or so of 35 MPH driving, with tons of scenic overviews.
In the top photo you see something that, in the distance, looks like a lake. It’s not. The signage said that it’s actually known as a “rock river” (or a rock lake). It’s a bald spot in the vegetation, caused by rocks. That was fascinating!
On the bottom there’s deer. There’s one up the hill, and three by the side of the road. With a slow speed limit they are in less danger than they would be on a 70-MPH interstate.
The views were amazing. And you come out of Shenandoah, going north to south, and you find yourself on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
More about that later.
PHOTOS:
Rock river
Deer on the roadside
12 people like this
11 responses
@RasmaSandra (82336)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Aug 23
Sounds like a beautiful park. There is also a song titled Shenandoah isn't there?
2 people like this
@FourWalls (71134)
• United States
10 Aug 23
There is indeed!
Your browser isn’t supported anymore. Update it to get the best YouTube experience and our latest features. Learn moreRemind me later
1 person likes this
@RasmaSandra (82336)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Aug 23
@FourWalls thank for the link now I remember
1 person likes this
@FourWalls (71134)
• United States
9 Aug 23
James Stewart did a movie called Shenandoah, which was set in Virginia.
2 people like this
@LadyDuck (472454)
• Switzerland
9 Aug 23
@FourWalls I remember that I have watched also that one.
2 people like this
@celticeagle (170945)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Aug 23
How interesting. I have seen pics of Shenandoah elsewhere. Lovely. Thank you for sharing this. I'd love to see the southern states.
2 people like this
@FourWalls (71134)
• United States
9 Aug 23
It’s an amazing beauty. When I went to Badlands a couple of years ago I was struck by the amazing beauty there….completely different from what we have here. That’s why I travel!
2 people like this
@celticeagle (170945)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Aug 23
@FourWalls .......I envy you that you are able to travel.
1 person likes this
@FourWalls (71134)
• United States
9 Aug 23
They did. I love the Browns’ version as well. I’m a sucker for harmony.
2 people like this
@Deepizzaguy (106334)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Aug 23
Nice views of Shenandoah National Park on this post.
2 people like this
@FourWalls (71134)
• United States
9 Aug 23
Thank you. A beautiful national park!
2 people like this
@Deepizzaguy (106334)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Aug 23
@FourWalls You are welcome.
2 people like this
@LindaOHio (183865)
• United States
9 Aug 23
Lovely pictures and DEER! The rock river is pretty cool. Enjoy your day.
2 people like this
@FourWalls (71134)
• United States
9 Aug 23
My primary wildlife on the trip. Love deer. I was at Mammoth Cave’s welcome center late in the afternoon one day and there were more deer than people!
1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (183865)
• United States
10 Aug 23
@FourWalls That's really cool. When we went out to the west coast it was a wildlife extravaganza.
1 person likes this
@FourWalls (71134)
• United States
9 Aug 23
They weren’t too concerned about me stopping the car to take their pictures.
2 people like this
@RebeccasFarm (91792)
• Arvada, Colorado
9 Aug 23
Oh I tell you this place is Gods country.
I remember just catching a glimpse of it on the Blue Ridge Pkwy when riding the big rigs.
Breathtaking and a sight I will never forget the mist over the mountains.
2 people like this
@FourWalls (71134)
• United States
9 Aug 23
The mountains are another thing that someone might say “seen one, seen ‘em all.” Oh no. That view made my trips home when I was stationed in Norfolk so amazing!!
2 people like this
@FourWalls (71134)
• United States
9 Aug 23
They were enjoying the day, as was I.
1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (36042)
•
24 Aug 23
Shenandoah beautiful country and the name of a terrific movie in 1965 called Shenandoah starring James Stewart, with Doug McClure, Patrick Wayne and Katherine Ross in her screen debut.
Dealt with the Civil War and how a family who tried to stay out of it got their family dragged into by both North and South.
The American folk song "Oh Shenandoah" features prominently in the film's soundtrack.
1 person likes this
@FourWalls (71134)
• United States
24 Aug 23
Love the song. And definitely love the national park!!!!!!!!
1 person likes this
