Elkton in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Pleasure and Joy
Shenandoah National Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 14, 2016
1. Pleasure and Joy Marker
“Now shall I walk or shall I ride? Ride, Pleasure said. Walk, Joy replied.” W.H. Davies
Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive are the perfect combination of pleasure and joy. Chances are you took a pleasure ride today and found yourself here. You can easily add a bit of joy to your day right here at The Point Overlook.
Notice the break in the stone wall and the steps leading to a path. The path takes you just beyond the trees you see ahead to a large boulder just perfect for sitting and contemplating the horizon. Its a beautiful view!
Along with the pleasure of a leisurely ride on Skyline Drive, Shenandoahs many gifs include numerous “leg stretcher” trails – short walks to beautiful vistas or cool streams. Ask for recommendations at a visitor center and add a little joy to your pleasure.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 38° 27.756′ N, 78° 27.651′ W. Marker is in Elkton, Virginia, in Rockingham County. It is on Skyline Drive (at milepost 55.6), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on Skyline Drive, in The Point Overlook (MP
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Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lewis Mountain Dilemma (approx. 2.1 miles away); Milam Gap Trailhead (approx. 2.7 miles away); Camp Hoover (approx. 2.9 miles away); "Here is peace and quietude" (approx. 2.9 miles away); Rapidan Camp (approx. 2.9 miles away); A Rather Biggish Establishment (approx. 2.9 miles away); Five Tents (approx. 2.9 miles away); Town Hall on Town Hall (approx. 2.9 miles away).
More about this marker. The background of the marker features a photograph of a person sitting on the boulder mentioned on the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 14, 2016
2. Pleasure and Joy Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 14, 2016
3. Marker on Skyline Drive
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 14, 2016
4. View from the Marker
The boulder mentioned on the marker is seen here.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2016, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,782 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2016, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
