Wayside and Overlooks

I haven't seen one of these tool stations before, have you?

It’s part of a fix-it stand with tools for bike riders. There’s even a QR code that takes you to a link for bicycle repair videos at dero.com. 

This was at Loft Mountain Wayside in Shenandoah National Park. 
 

I don’t get to Loft Mountain very often. It’s in the southern section of the park, and the northern section and central section are much closer to my home. They are both spectacular enough that I don’t feel the need to drive farther. But last week I decided to drive my car the length of that section to see the last glory of autumn foliage. It was past its peak at the higher elevations but the views were pretty, and it was a beautiful day.

The store at the wayside was open, so I bought Charlie a souvenir bandanna. 

Here are some other scenes from that journey along Skyline Drive. I entered from Route 33 above Elkton and drove 39 miles to the southern end at Route 250, which takes longer than you might think. The maximum speed is 35 mph, and you have to slow down on some sharp curves, plus you should stop at some of the overlooks to enjoy the views.

By the way, although Skyline Drive ends at Route 250, you can drive a short distance and enter the Blue Ridge Parkway for an even longer scenic drive.

Site of CCC Camp NP-27

“Men and nature must work hand in hand. The throwing out of balance of the resources of nature throws out of balance also the lives of men.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt