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While fall's richest colors in Shenandoah National Park weren't expected to hit until the third week in October, they looked mighty fine during the second week.
This shot was taken along the Brown Mountain Trail to the west of Skyline Drive.
Hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail can be a long, drawn-out process, one traversing weeks and months of the calendar, depending on how far you plan to walk.
One thing you can't do without on your trek, though, is water. Fortunately, there are springs along the route, easily marked for hikers to find to refill their water bottles.
This spring and its marker can be found at the AT's Pinefield Hut in Shenandoah National Park.
Fall was spreading its color across Shenandoah National Park in mid-October, as this photo of the park taken from the Brown Mountain Trail in the Big Run Wilderness shows.
The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.
This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.
You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.
So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.
