Virginia is home to two mountain ranges – the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. Which means that if you are looking for a Virginia wedding venue with mountain views, you are in luck. There are a lot! But these are what I would consider the 14 best mountain wedding venues in Virginia. They […]
If you want mountain views, but don’t want to hike, then Skyline Drive overlooks in Shenandoah National Park are perfect for engagement photos! Skyline Drive is 105 miles long and runs through the center of Shenandoah National Park. Peppered throughout, are overlooks that give vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some are simply parking areas […]
Shenandoah National Park is one of the most beautiful places for a hiking engagement session on the east coast. But Shenandoah National Park contains more than 500 miles of hiking trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail. They connect and sprawl, leading to almost endless possibilities for exploration. So which hike are the best […]
If you want a hidden gem for your engagement session in southwestern Virginia, consider Buffalo Mountain Natural Area. This nature preserve is one of the best places for engagement or couples photography in the region. Buffalo Mountain sits on what used to be Cherokee land about 20 minutes outside of Floyd. It’s a popular hike, […]
Hanging Rock Overlook Trail is a little-known trail almost exactly equidistant from Roanoke, Virginia, and Lewisburg, West Virginia. The overlook is only about a half mile from the parking area and it’s a very easy half mile. There is almost no elevation change. But as of midsummer 2022, the trail could use a little maintenance […]
Virginia is known for its vistas in places like Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains, but it also boasts lakes, rivers, watersheds and coastal shorelines. Interested in Mountain Views instead? Check out this round-up. So if waterside (or on the water) photos are more your style than mountains, this article is for you! […]