Prince William Forest Park in Virginia

Right off of I-95, 35 miles south of Washington, DC, is Prince William Forest Park. Originally I planned to visit Shenandoah's skyline drive to see the leaves, but several busy weekends prevented me from making it there in time to see the colorful display. Prince William Forest Park provided a nice alternative. Located in the Piedmont region of the Eastern United States, the leaves were still in the process of peaking and the crowds were non-existent. Some background history from the park's web page, "the young men of the CCC and the older skilled workers of the WPA (Work Projects Administration) began work on the fourth largest RDA in the United States - what was then known as Chopawamsic Recreation Demonstration Area. The job of the CCC was to build five rustic cabin camps within the 11,000 acre area, thus providing urban social and welfare organizations of Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C a place to experience the simpler ways of camp life, while also building self-esteem and strong character values."   Here are some shots: