Clouds on the Blue Ridge

Cloudy days and even rainy days can be interesting times to drive in the mountains.

The first picture shows a view of Page Valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. They were shrouded by clouds on Sunday, which meant I would experience fog when I got up there.

I have a senior pass to Shenandoah National Park, so I showed it at the Thornton Gap entrance. I decided to head south this time because I’ve visited the northern section recently. In a few minutes I drove through the Mary’s Rock Tunnel. I was already in dense fog. 
 

Soon I was back in sunshine, but clouds were below, obscuring the valley.

My companion was my beagle. We took a short walk at Pinnacles Picnic Area, and otherwise, he kept an eye out. We didn’t see much wildlife because the park was full of tourists. I did see a wild turkey, but it was not in a good place to stop to take a picture.

By the time we reached Jewell Hollow, the views had cleared somewhat, at least to the east. 

I only drove as far as Skyland, where I turned around and headed back home. It would be Charlie’s dinner time by the time we got there.