Shenandoah Valley – Big Meadow

While on our Tinymoon, L and I stayed at the Big Meadow Lodge, which, coincidentally, is across the street from the “Big Meadow.”  It was such an amazing place to walk through.  It made me think of Elysium in Greek mythology, and I am sure that you will see why.

This is a sign that we found near the entrance to the Big Meadow. It explains some of the history of the park.

This is an ethereal view of the Big Meadow. It seemed anomalous to see such a big open space in the middle of a forest covered mountain.

Here is a shot of some of the trees in the Big Meadow.

Same as the above view just made to look more dramatic with Photoshop.

There were also many wildflowers in the Big Meadow, like this thistle.

L standing in the Big Meadow.

Some trees in the distance with the bright blue sky in the background.

L and I in the Big Meadow.

Another example of the many wildflowers we encountered in the Big Meadow.

This is one of my favorites. It is a lone birch tree in the middle of the Big Meadow.