We went for a hike in the Shenandoah National Park. There was a fair amount of elevation, which was fun for a change. We hike to a ridge that runs along the high points of the park.

Crazy mushroom

Ruins of a 19th century homestead

Posing on the stone stairs

View from the top toward West Virginia

Cool berry leaf/flower plant

Big rock that we hiked to on the Appalachian Trail

Shiny leaves

Burned forest renews!

Near the end of the Buckhorn Ridge trail, the last quarter mile is straight downhill - no switchbacks or steps. This photo looks down the trail.

Fern

Fall is coming...