October 18, 2024

Pinnacles and Jewell Hollow Overlook

Shenandoah National Park


Today I’m continuing my picture story of my first fall foliage trip of the season. I entered Skyline Drive at Thornton Gap and drove south to the highest point of the drive at Skyland. I’m doing several posts on this short journey because I took so many pictures, and my eyes still tire easily when I’m working on the computer.

Pinnacles is the name of both an overlook and a picnic area. They’re a mile and a half apart, and between the two is the spectacular Jewell Hollow Overlook. 

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I like to drive through the park’s picnic areas even when I don’t have a picnic because there’s a chance of seeing wildlife. I didn’t see any large animals this time, but I did walk around and take a few pictures.




Here is a preview of my visit to Skyland: a reflection in the restaurant window.

10 comments:

  1. If I lived locally I’d make a fine picnic for both of us if you agreed to take me along, Linda. And we’d enjoy the wildlife together!

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  2. Beautiful views of the park! Love the reflection.
    Have a great weekend.

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  3. ...a beautiful neck of the woods.

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  4. Your fall foliage trip is absolutely delightful! Entering Skyline Drive at Thornton Gap and making your way to Skyland must have offered some breathtaking views. It’s great that you’re sharing multiple posts to capture all the beauty you experienced, especially since you have so many photos to go through.

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  5. Beautiful park, what a nice drive!

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  6. Lovely landscapes!
    Loved the black and white shot!

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  7. I love the fall scenery and that's a great reflection.

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