Test of Strength is a photograph by Tom Gari Gallery-Three-Photography which was uploaded on July 7th, 2012.
Test of Strength
Single tree standing near an overlook on skyline drive in VA. ... more
Title
Test of Strength
Artist
Tom Gari Gallery-Three-Photography
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Photograph
Description
Single tree standing near an overlook on skyline drive in VA.
Skyline Drive is a 105-mile road that runs thru Shenandoah National Park. The park is in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. There are look out stops along the ridge of the mountains. The scenic drive is particularly popular in the fall when the leaves are changing colors. Annually, over two million people visit the Skyline Drive, which has been designated a National Scenic Byway
The road takes a winding path along the mountaintops of the Blue Ridge Mountains east of the Shenandoah River. There are nearly seventy-five overlooks throughout the drive, providing views of the surrounding valleys. During the drive (especially in early morning and late evening) wildlife can be seen on the road; Shenandoah National Park has one of the densest populations of black bears documented within the U.S.
Numerous trails can be accessed along the drive, including a portion of the Appalachian Trail, which follows the road's path. Biking and horseback riding are other recreational activities that are allowed on the road. The southern end of the Skyline Drive is located in Rockfish Gap, where it connects to the northern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a free-access road that continues southward along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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July 7th, 2012
