Took my yearly fall visit to Shenandoah National Park. While the peak color has faded there is still a lot of colorful scenery. The park was busy with visitors as many took advantage of a nice fall day. The overlooks and hiking trail parking lots were filled with cars. Despite a government shutdown, the visitor centers were staffed and open and during the shutdown, the entry fee is being waived.

Skyline Drive offers fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. It can be a little frustrating for photographers due to the limited opportunities to pull over and photograph, especially during high visitation days, but there are still plenty of opportunities to photograph, take a hike, or just plop down of a rock and relax.