Shenandoah National Park Willy Nilly

It's Willy Nilly Friday so I'm posting a variety of pictures, not all from the same day. But these do have something in common: I took them in Shenandoah National Park. (I have a Parks Pass so I go there frequently.)

1. Skywatch: This one is from this evening. I saw the full moon rising over the park entrance sign so I stopped and took a picture.

2. Black and White: Rainy days can be interesting on Skyline Drive. Here we see clouds covering a nearby mountain. You can stand there and watch them flow across the ridge.

3. Here we see some yellow wild flowers. And then in the next picture, a deer is walking in front of a large patch of flowers at Dickey Ridge.

The park service used to mow this area but in the past few years they have let the wild plants grow in order to provide habitat for butterflies.

Friday Bliss and Floral Friday.

4. I was at an overlook and watched two rental vans pull in and park. A couple of families got out, including these young ladies.

5. Painted rocks are still in vogue. This one is decorated with a mushroom and was resting on a post at Compton Gap. You can see the post and chain in the next picture.  Vehicles are not allowed on the trail except for fire fighting equipment if needed.