Driving the Sky Line Drive in VA.

[Doctor Harold]

Originally Posted by Paul O.

I would like to know how the law allows for destruction of private property, and how it allows the police to force the owner to do so under duress. Issuing a ticket is one thing, what you describe is totally different. Confiscation on the spot sounds unconstitutional....

Not wanting to hijack the thread, but the Constitution is now a worthless document and the 4th amendment has been vacated by Civil Asset Forfeiture.

Since radar detectors are illegal there, having one is a crime. The existence of a crime allows the police to take your property. Technically you are not charged, the PROPERTY is charged with the crime. How insane is that?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kEpZWGgJks&t=2s

Your rights are an illusion.

Harold

[thrifty bill]

Had mine confiscated in New Brunswick, Canada, and the hard wire connection cut too. And a ticket....

[Gerry]

Want to thank all the people who gave me some great feed-back about the Skyline Drive. Unfortunately we are just driving through, heading west so not any time to linger but for sure it being on the East end of the USA, we will travel down this way again and spend some time.
This is the first time the wife and I will be heading West and we're looking forward to things like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Redwoods, Crater Lake, and the whole of Yellowstone.
A lot to cram in to just 16 weeks.
Thanks again.
Gerry & Barb

[Paul O.]

Originally Posted by Doctor Harold

Not wanting to hijack the thread, but the Constitution is now a worthless document and the 4th amendment has been vacated by Civil Asset Forfeiture.

Since radar detectors are illegal there, having one is a crime. The existence of a crime allows the police to take your property. Technically you are not charged, the PROPERTY is charged with the crime. How insane is that?
...
Your rights are an illusion.

Harold

That was a great explanation. Funny and sad at the same time.

[PJ47]

Hey fellow travelers,
The speed limit is low for a good reason, curves, bikers, hikers, horses, deer bear and hikers crossing the roads, etc. Skyline Drive is very scenic and you will enjoy it. There is a gas station at Big Meadows FYI. Go and have safe travels. It is not a scary drive, you will be fine.
PJ

[MJo]

Originally Posted by bsedwebt

There are several national park campgrounds ON the Skyline drive - ALL will fit your rig. No need to get off the Skyline if you do not want to but you should drop your trailer and go see some things. There IS gas at Big Meadows ON the parkway (and a nice campground as well as supplies and food) if I recall correctly. Luray Caverns is nice and close to the Skyline. There is gas at all towns usually just off the parkway and I have never had any problems with the grades or turns on the parkway or Skyline Drive. Speed limit is 35 on the Skyline and 45 on the parkway. If you are going to Mammoth Cave keep on the parkway as long as you can before going west. It is a LOVELY drive. Some roads that join the parkways are a bit twisty but the major roads like 33 and 231 are very doable but still have steeper grades and sharper twists than the parkways. The parkways were designed with the traveler in mind - it is meant to be a scenic adventure for the general public. If you are interested in some history a nice campground not far off the parkway on an easy drive on route 250 going towards Charlottesville is Misty Mountain. If you drop there go to Crozet and eat at Crozet Pizza (Cute). Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is a half hour drive and is quite nice. When visiting Monticello around mid day eat at Michie Tavern half a mile away and explore the grounds there as well. A couple miles east is Ashlawn Highland and Trump Winery. (at this time you are about in my neighborhood) A MUST see if you go that far south is Mabry Mill - right ON the parkway. It is BEAUTIFUL and has a very reasonable eatery inside with rustic feel and views. You will never forget it. The traffic on the Skyline and Blue Ridge Parkway is not that bad. It is very relaxing and you will WANT to go slower and enjoy the turn outs. Stop for a quick bite at several and just enjoy. There are several picnic grounds along the way and several restrooms in season. Picnic grounds do not give the best views like the pull offs. Ravens Roost pull off on the parkway is quite nice.

I’m going to visit family in Oct. can you recommend a campground near Front Royal? 13 ft. Scamp w/beagle.

[Ken Longfield]

MaryJo, the closest campground to Front Royal is Matthew's Arm which is currently closed but should be open by October. I suggest that you visit the Shenandoah National Park website for information about camping in the park. Matthew's Arm has both reservable and non-reservable sites (first come basis on those sites). We camped with our 2016 camp in SNP but down at Loft Mountain where we worked a couple of summers. I don't think there are hook ups at the campgrounds in SNP.

[MJo]

Originally Posted by Ken Longfield

MaryJo, the closest campground to Front Royal is Matthew's Arm which is currently closed but should be open by October. I suggest that you visit the Shenandoah National Park website for information about camping in the park. Matthew's Arm has both reservable and non-reservable sites (first come basis on those sites). We camped with our 2016 camp in SNP but down at Loft Mountain where we worked a couple of summers. I don't think there are hook ups at the campgrounds in SNP.

Are there any other camps? I need a hookup and VA state parks are pretty limited, only fire pits and picnic tables.

[Ken Longfield]

Not in the park with hook ups. Here is a link to campground around Front Royal, VA: https://campgrounds.rvlife.com/regio...ia/front-royal

[ae6black]

I toured this many years ago on a motorcycle. I liked stopping all the time and taking pictures since that is why I was on the road in the first place. Are the pull offs good enough to manage while towing the Casita?