Memorial Day Weekend Outing - Deer Fawn in Shenandoah National Park, VA

Standing at an overlook in Shenandoah Natl. Park that was suboptimal for sunrise, I started chatting to the Photographer next to me. He was equally disappointed, but he had a different agenda in any case - Big Meadows to try spot and photograph deer fawn.

Park Rangers say that about 80% of deer fawn in Shenandoah are born in the last week in May (generally coinciding with Memorial Day weekend). The mums generally bring their fawn out of the forest  surrounding Big Meadows around sunrise to feed in the meadow.

I am planning a trip to Shenandoah for the Memorial Day weekend (May 24 to 26). 

The plans will be shaped according to interest, but the opportunities include:
- meeting before sunrise at one of the prime  overlooks
- waterfalls, historic sites (e.g. Camp Rapidan, mission ruins)
- landscapes and vistas on the skyline drive or from trail overlooks
- wildflowers and wildlife - perhaps even a black bear
- rock formations and so much more

Trails vary in length and difficulty and can be selected depending on ones capabilities and preferences. For information on the park and maps of the various areas/trails please visit the park website at: http://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm.

At the moment, this trip is a blank canvas (except for trying to spot and photograph the deer fawn) and can be shaped according to your interest.