Sky Meadows State Park

Contact: mm@cc.cc
Phone: (540) 592-3556

What Type of Travel?

What Type of Air?

Travel Details








The land for this park was donated in 1975 by Paul Mellon of Upperville to the Commonwealth of Virginia. It consisted of 1,132 acres. The name Sky Meadows came from former owner Sir Robert Hadow, who named the property "Skye Farm" after an island in Scotland. In 1988 Mellon donated another 486 acres. This area has been developed into an equestrian staging and bridle trail area.

Just an hour*s drive from Washington, D.C., Sky Meadows State Park in Clarke and Fauquier counties, offers a peaceful getaway on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rich in history, the park has rolling pastures and woodlands, scenic vistas and provides a look into a bygone era. The park also has access to the Appalachian Trail and a primitive hike-in campground, as well as picnicking, hiking and riding trails, interpretive programs and a visitor center in the historic Mount Bleak House.

Directions

The park is less than two miles south of Paris, Va., via U.S. Route 50 to Route 17 South; or seven miles north of I-66, Exit 23 on Route 17 North. The park entrance is on State Route 710.

Reservations: http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/reserve.htm

More info at http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/skymeado.htm

Virginia Parks

Virginia Handbook

Virginia Handbook

Price: $15*
(eBooks)

Buy Now!

Comprehensive coverage of the state for visitors and Virginia residents alike. The rolling hills of horse country, Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains and numerous wineries are among the state"™s offerings.


Merchant: eBooks


Best of Virginia Jigsaw Puzzle 1000pc

Best of Virginia Jigsaw Puzzle 1000pc

Sale Price: $8.90*
Retail: $14.99 (41% off!)
(Stuff Kids Like)

Buy Now!

Virginia offers visitors one of the most beautiful & fertile landscapes in the U.S. There are fabulous attractions here; caverns, wineries, scenic highways, amusement parks, ocean beaches, great resorts & country inns, & even ski areas.


Merchant: Stuff Kids Like


Amusement Parks of Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware

Amusement Parks of Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware

Sale Price: $12.89*
Retail: $19.95 (35% off!)
(Overstock Books)

Buy Now!

Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.


Merchant: Overstock Books


Blue Ridge 2020

Blue Ridge 2020

Sale Price: $18.25*
Retail: $19.95 (9% off!)
(Overstock Books)

Buy Now!

The mountain chain known as the Blue Ridge traces a 550-mile arc through Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia. Along the way, it encompasses Shenandoah National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, t...


Merchant: Overstock Books