Showing posts with label Luray Caverns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Luray Caverns. Show all posts

Monday, June 20, 2011

A Few More Cavern Shots


This underground lake is actually only a little over a foot deep, but the reflections of the stalactites make it look much deeper (and cool too!).



Totem Pole Valley


The Bath Towel



The Wishing Well


They drain this pool of water once a year and collect the coins, which are then donated to various charities. They have collected over a million dollars (my contribution is 17 cents).

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Luray Caverns

So, after almost six months in this area, I finally made it to Luray Caverns. It was amazing! I would highly recommend it.


A few shots from inside the caverns



Pluto's Ghost


Apparently, they named it Pluto's Ghost because Pluto was the Roman god of the underworld and it's a white rock formation (which stood out from the darker rock around it).



The Stalacpipe Organ


This organ literally plays the stalactites! Stalactites make sound when they are hit - they make different tones, depending on the size. The organ is connected to 37 different Stalactites with different tones. It played A Mighty Fortress is Our God. That was truly the highlight of the tour for me!


Fried Eggs


These were formed after two Stalacmites were broken off in the 1920s. They really did look like fried eggs (as you can see).