The Caverns at Natural Bridge
Caves in Virginia (US) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about The Caverns at Natural Bridge?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Not to be confused with Natural Bridge Caverns (Texas).
The Caverns at Natural Bridge are a series of commercial show caves in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, close in proximity to both the Natural Bridge and Natural Bridge State Park.[1] Discovered in the 1890s,[2] it was opened to the public in 1977.[3]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
The Caverns at Natural Bridge | |
---|---|
Natural Bridge Caverns | |
Location | 6477 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, Virginia 24578 |
Coordinates | 37°38′8.7288″N 79°32′29.9364″W |
Depth | 347 ft (106 m) |
Discovery | 1889 |
Geology | |
Access | yes; commercial |
Show cave opened | yes |
Features | Two unique species; various geological features: Colossal Dome Room, Mirror Lake, Well Room, Canyon Room |
Website | www |
Close
The Caverns at Natural Bridge are the deepest commercial cavern on the east coast.[4] The Caverns are home to two unique species — a beetle called the Natural Bridge Cave Beetle (Pseudanophthalmus pontis) and the Natural Bridge Isopod (Caecidotea bowmani).[5]