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Shenandoah – Day 4

“LURAY BELL TOWER”, HW3278.

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Luray Bell Tower

HW3278, Page County, VA

N 38° 39.805′ W 078° 28.728′

Zhanna holding letterbox, standing by plaque on tower

Zhanna holds the letterbox. The plaque dedicating the tower to Belle Brown Northcott is behind her.

A closer view of the letterbox.

Zhanna holding up the letterbox

“SKYLAND B”, AI5757.

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Mark (indicated), lot, sign

Looking NE toward Stony Man Trailhead.

“119 MLS”, AI5758.

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Steps, mark

Eyelevel view of mark set in top of step.

“118 MLS”, AI5759.

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Rock outcrop, road

Looking W down to Skyline Drive.

On a beautiful blue-sky day, Rich looks out over the landscape from Crescent Rock.

Rich on ledge, mountains and valley in background
Zhanna on rocks, mountain in background

Zhanna relaxes at windy Crescent Rock.

Zhanna sits on a cold stone wall along the trail, with Lewis Falls in the background.

Zhanna on stone wall, colorful leaves, waterfall
Zhanna, woods, waterfall

Looking at Lewis Falls from a small alcove.

Zhanna in pink, purple colorful meadow

Almost lost among all the bright colors!

Zhanna and Rich set out along one of Big Meadows’ grassy trails.

Zhanna with pack and hiking pole ready to walk
Rich under trees

Rich stands in this lavender-colored miniature grove.

A big, sunny meadow with lots of places to play … few things are more thrilling!

Zhanna at Big Meadows in sunshine
Rich hiking through grass, grove of trees

Hiking through tall grass …

Birch tree in sun, magenta and lavender in background

Rich loved the bright white of this birch tree against such a colorful background.

“789+00 TEI”.

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Post and building in background

Looking NW toward Skyline Drive and the Byrd Visitor Center.

“MP”.

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Monument, tree, meadow, mountains

A wider view showing more of the lovely, colorful scenery.

Black bear cub in weeds

On our last trip along Skyline Drive, Rich noticed this bear cub foraging in the weeds!