Smoke-filled skies over western Augusta County

 The skies in western Augusta County were smoke-filled Thursday as smoke drifted east-southeast and raised questions about the origin. Someone on Facebook mentioned a controlled burn at Phillips Lick near Deerfield west of Churchville.

 These photos were taken Thursday evening shortly before sunset looking west toward Buffalo Gap, North Mountain, and Elliott's Knob.

Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell
April 24, 2014

Icy morning ... driving I-81, back roads of Augusta County

With temperatures rising and iced-in trees dripping like rain, the roads were in good shape west of Staunton and on I-81 in southern Augusta County.

I-81 South

Buffalo Gap in the Appalachians west of Staunton.

Fog hugging the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell
December 9, 2013

Meandering

 While driving to Churchville recently for a meeting at the library, I took photos of the "neighborhood," that area west of Staunton that I call home. This is a neighbor's driveway.

 Looking west toward Elliott's Knob and Buffalo Gap.

Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell
June 27, 2013

Autumn in the Shenandoah Valley: Buffalo Gap

Buffalo Gap, as seen from the school, got its name because years ago buffalo used to travel through the pass in the mountains.

Buffalo Gap High School, affectionately known locally as "Gap," is the only high school in Pastures District. Located on Rt. 42 at Buffalo Gap, it is a rural school that has students coming in from Craigsville, Deerfield, Churchville, and all points in between.
The school is situated in a beautiful rural location with mountains and pastures surrounding it.

View of Buffalo Gap from Rt. 42 heading south.

Photos by SWAC Girl

October 12, 2007