Shenandoah National Park / Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and is an access point to many scenic hikes and breathtaking overlooks in Shenandoah National Park.The section of Skyline Drive around Luray is generally where I like to shoot.
Please note a per-vehicle admission fee is required.
Lake Arrowhead
A scenic park just outside the town of Luray, featuring a lake with a small beach (summer months only), mountain views, and hiking trails. Lovely greenery and water/dock photo ops in the warmer months, and colorful foliage in the fall.
More info: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cpx7YiCZ3zAjCyPWA
Photos from my past sessions at Lake Arrowhead: www.kristygoodphoto.com/blog/?tag=lake+arrowhead
South Fork Barn & Event Venue
Rustic red barn wedding venue on a working farm. The venue features a large open field, a vintage truck, and riverfront area on the Shenandoah River.
More info: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pJh9ryby5bvowHCZ9
Rental fee: $25 per hour
Photos from my past sessions at South Fork Barn: www.kristygoodphoto.com/south-fork-barn
Birdsong Pleasure Garden
A private seasonal garden outside Luray with gorgeous flowers, trees, ponds, and a mountain view.
More info: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1rJakm67rJC5BvWMA
Entry fee is $8 per person.
Shenandoah River State Park
Scenic park stretching along 6 miles of the Shenandoah River. An overlook area not far into the park provides a view of the bends of the Shenandoah River, as well as a mountain background.
More info: https://maps.app.goo.gl/E8xquduCvNnVfW269
Entry fee is $10 per vehicle.
Luray-Hawksbill Greenway / Downtown Luray
A paved walking path that winds through downtown Luray, with a mix of scenery that includes creekside, farm views, and seasonal flora.
More info: https://maps.app.goo.gl/irUoau5SXfWjrpab8
Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at JMU
Arboretum and botanical garden with trails and forests on the James Madison University campus.
More info: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9UXCrqhW9fMhvd2R9
