Town of Luray, Virginia and Skyline Drive

"The Luray Singing Tower, officially known as the Belle Brown Northcott Memorial, was erected in 1937 in memory of Colonel T.C. Northcott's wife. At 117 feet in height the Luray Singing Tower contains a carillon of 47 bells. The largest bell weighs 7,640 pounds and is six feet in diameter. The smallest weighs a mere 12 1/2 pounds. Recognized as one of the country's major carillons, regularly scheduled recitals are held, free of charge, throughout the spring, summer and fall. The carillon is situated in a park opposite Luray Caverns."

The Singing Tower

The White House Ferry Mural was completed in 2003 by Merle Hilscher.

The 105-mile Skyline Drive, a National Scenic Byway, traverses Shenandoah National Park. The Park varies in width from less than one mile to about thirteen miles, so that views from peaks and overlooks include not only the Blue Ridge itself, but also the patchwork of woods, farmlands and orchards on either side. Wildlife includes the white-tailed deer, black bear, raccoons, opossum, skunk, birds, red and gray fox, beaver, river otter, mink, weasel, woodchuck, rabbit, squirrel and chipmunks. It was raining off and on throughout our drive from Luray to Front Royal.  There were no sightings of any animals on our three hour drive. The fall colors were spectacular.