Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park is a 754-hectare site in northern Virginia, U.S., about one hour from the Washington, D.C., metro area. The name ‘Sky Meadows’ comes from former owner Robert Hadow, who named the property “Skye Farm” after an island in Scotland. The history of the park’s land extends some three centuries into the past when it was associated with Ashby’s Gap, which gave European settlers access to the Shenandoah Valley. In addition to scenic views and dozens of kilometers of bridle, hiking and biking trails, nature and history programs help visitors understand farming practices that formed its distinctive pastoral landscape.