This spot is where Skyline Drive, the scenic byway through Shenandoah National Park joins the Blue Ridge Parkway, another national park unit. The orientation panels in the kiosk here describe the differences between the two. Both are wonderful! If you are traveling north into Shenandoah, welcome! You will encounter a ranger station in less than a mile where you can pay your entrance fee and get a map and other information. Have a great visit in Shenandoah National Park!