Near the southern end of Skyline Drive, considered Virginia's best fall drive, the Blue Ridge Tunnel is a 4,273-foot-long passage that traverses Afton Mountain ... bikers from sunrise to sunset.

Ask any recent, frequent or past visitor, and they'll tell you the same: Taking the leisurely Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains is nothing short of divine.

Julie and I recently took a dream road trip, savoring the scenic vistas along Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge ... Nestled in the ...