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  • Library of Congress Jefferson Building | Adventures with Shelby
    United States,  Washington DC

    5 Reasons to Visit the Library of Congress Jefferson Building

    / March 29, 2022 / 7 Comments

    The Library of Congress Jefferson Building is one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington, DC!  There are plenty of reasons to visit this library, but here are my top five: It’s Free!…

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  • Bearfence Mountain Trail on Skyline Drive, Virginia | Adventures with Shelby
    Hikes,  United States,  Virginia

    Hiking Bearfence Mountain Trail on Skyline Drive

    / February 18, 2022 / 5 Comments

    I recently spent a girls weekend in Orange County and we wanted to do a nearby trail.  My friend suggested the Bearfence Mountain trail loop on Skyline Drive.  Located in between the Swift…

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  • Christmas in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
    Holidays,  Washington DC

    Christmas in DC: Top Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

    / November 25, 2021 / 13 Comments

    I can’t believe it is already about to be Christmas already – this year has flown by!  There are lots of fun things to do in DC to celebrate Christmas and the holiday…

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  • Harpers Ferry, WV | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  United States

    Day Trip from DC: Harpers Ferry

    / November 12, 2021 / 11 Comments

    While looking up trails and parks in the area, I came across Harpers Ferry!  Harpers Ferry is located right where the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers converge at the corners of Maryland, Virginia, and…

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  • Leaf Peeping | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  United States,  Washington DC

    A Guide to Leaf Peeping near Washington, DC

    / November 5, 2021 / 7 Comments

    The leaves changed a bit later this year but it’s official!  It is leaf-peeping season!  Here’s my guide to leaf peeping in and around Washington, DC. National Mall The National Mall is always…

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  • Biplane Ride in Northern Virginia | Adventures with Shelby
    United States,  Virginia

    Biplane Ride in Northern Virginia

    / October 28, 2021 / 3 Comments

    During our honeymoon this summer, my husband wanted to book a ride on a small plane to go to one of the remote islands off the coast of Puerto Rico.  Unfortunately, as they…

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  • Van Gogh Immersive Experience | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  Washington DC

    Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Washington, DC

    / October 14, 2021 / 5 Comments

    If you haven’t already seen ads for the Van Gogh Immersive Experience, this crazy exhibition is currently in 10 US cities and 4 European cities (a few locations already finished the exhibition).  In…

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  • Rock Creek Park, DC | Adventures with Shelby
    United States,  Washington DC

    Hiking Rock Creek Park in the Fall

    / October 6, 2021 / 4 Comments

    Rock Creek Park is one of my favorite parks in DC!  Founded in 1890, the park is located in the upper NW quadrant of DC.  Within its 1,700 acres, this park offers more…

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  • US National Arboretum in the Fall | Adventures with Shelby
    United States,  Washington DC

    Autumn Visit at the US National Arboretum

    / October 1, 2021 / 6 Comments

    One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much…

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  • Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  United States,  Virginia

    Luray Caverns in Virginia

    / December 10, 2020 / 11 Comments

    I can’t tell you how many times I saw commercials for “Luray Caverns – What Will You Discover?” growing up in Virginia.  I can still hear the ad when I think about it! …

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I can’t tell you how many times I saw commercials for “Luray Caverns – What Will You Discover?” growing up in Virginia.  I can still hear the ad when I think about it!  However, up until this year – I had never been. This autumn, we visited the caverns while on a mini vacation in Shenandoah.  

Located just 11 miles from the Thornton Gap Entrance to Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns were discovered in 1878.  These caverns are the largest in the eastern United States, and the most visited!  After visiting myself, I understand why they are so popular. 

The caverns are filled with different types of speleothems.  These  formations are made of calcite, a crystalline form of limestone.

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

It is such a surreal experience to walk through the underground maze, filled with unearthly looking formations of varying shapes.  Some of the parts of the cave are 10 stories high – underground!  Absolutely insane!  

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

They have implemented new safety measures this year including enhanced sanitizing and mandatory face masks for visitors and employees. Visitors are asked to maintain six feet distance from others. The cavern is divided into a winding one-way walkway, so you won’t miss anything.  The path can be narrow, but there are larger areas which allow for passing.  We found it easy to stay distanced from the other visitors.

Luray Caverns in Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

There are signs throughout the caverns, but it is worth reminding – do not touch the formations!  These amazing stalactites and stalagmites were formed over millions of years!  Just one inch of calcite can take 100 years to form.  

Dream Lake

One of my favorite parts of the caverns was Dream Lake – this crazy reflection pool which creates an optical illusion!  Even knowing it is just a reflection, the more you look the more it doesn’t look like water at all.  We stood staring at this section for quite some time.

Dream Lake in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

Great Stalacpipe Organ

Towards the end of your tour, you will find the Great Stalacpipe Organ.  An organ console sits in the caverns – producing sound by tapping the ancient stalagtites with rubber mallets.  The thirty-seven naturally formed stalagtites which produce the sound resemble a traditional pipe organ, which is how it got the name “stalacpipe organ.”

Great Stalacpipe Organ in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

I highly recommend visiting if you are near the area.  It’s worth seeing at least once!  The tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids.  It’s not a bad activity on a rainy day either – the entrance to the caverns has some dripping water but once you are inside it’s dry.

 


Luray Caverns in Luray, Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

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I can’t tell you how many times I saw commercials for “Luray Caverns – What Will You Discover?” growing up in Virginia.  I can still hear the ad when I think about it!  However, up until this year – I had never been. This autumn, we visited the caverns while on a mini vacation in Shenandoah.  

Located just 11 miles from the Thornton Gap Entrance to Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns were discovered in 1878.  These caverns are the largest in the eastern United States, and the most visited!  After visiting myself, I understand why they are so popular. 

The caverns are filled with different types of speleothems.  These  formations are made of calcite, a crystalline form of limestone.

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

It is such a surreal experience to walk through the underground maze, filled with unearthly looking formations of varying shapes.  Some of the parts of the cave are 10 stories high – underground!  Absolutely insane!  

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

They have implemented new safety measures this year including enhanced sanitizing and mandatory face masks for visitors and employees. Visitors are asked to maintain six feet distance from others. The cavern is divided into a winding one-way walkway, so you won’t miss anything.  The path can be narrow, but there are larger areas which allow for passing.  We found it easy to stay distanced from the other visitors.

Luray Caverns in Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

There are signs throughout the caverns, but it is worth reminding – do not touch the formations!  These amazing stalactites and stalagmites were formed over millions of years!  Just one inch of calcite can take 100 years to form.  

Dream Lake

One of my favorite parts of the caverns was Dream Lake – this crazy reflection pool which creates an optical illusion!  Even knowing it is just a reflection, the more you look the more it doesn’t look like water at all.  We stood staring at this section for quite some time.

Dream Lake in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

Great Stalacpipe Organ

Towards the end of your tour, you will find the Great Stalacpipe Organ.  An organ console sits in the caverns – producing sound by tapping the ancient stalagtites with rubber mallets.  The thirty-seven naturally formed stalagtites which produce the sound resemble a traditional pipe organ, which is how it got the name “stalacpipe organ.”

Great Stalacpipe Organ in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

I highly recommend visiting if you are near the area.  It’s worth seeing at least once!  The tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids.  It’s not a bad activity on a rainy day either – the entrance to the caverns has some dripping water but once you are inside it’s dry.

 


Luray Caverns in Luray, Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

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I can’t tell you how many times I saw commercials for “Luray Caverns – What Will You Discover?” growing up in Virginia.  I can still hear the ad when I think about it!  However, up until this year – I had never been. This autumn, we visited the caverns while on a mini vacation in Shenandoah.  

Located just 11 miles from the Thornton Gap Entrance to Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns were discovered in 1878.  These caverns are the largest in the eastern United States, and the most visited!  After visiting myself, I understand why they are so popular. 

The caverns are filled with different types of speleothems.  These  formations are made of calcite, a crystalline form of limestone.

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

It is such a surreal experience to walk through the underground maze, filled with unearthly looking formations of varying shapes.  Some of the parts of the cave are 10 stories high – underground!  Absolutely insane!  

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

They have implemented new safety measures this year including enhanced sanitizing and mandatory face masks for visitors and employees. Visitors are asked to maintain six feet distance from others. The cavern is divided into a winding one-way walkway, so you won’t miss anything.  The path can be narrow, but there are larger areas which allow for passing.  We found it easy to stay distanced from the other visitors.

Luray Caverns in Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

There are signs throughout the caverns, but it is worth reminding – do not touch the formations!  These amazing stalactites and stalagmites were formed over millions of years!  Just one inch of calcite can take 100 years to form.  

Dream Lake

One of my favorite parts of the caverns was Dream Lake – this crazy reflection pool which creates an optical illusion!  Even knowing it is just a reflection, the more you look the more it doesn’t look like water at all.  We stood staring at this section for quite some time.

Dream Lake in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

Great Stalacpipe Organ

Towards the end of your tour, you will find the Great Stalacpipe Organ.  An organ console sits in the caverns – producing sound by tapping the ancient stalagtites with rubber mallets.  The thirty-seven naturally formed stalagtites which produce the sound resemble a traditional pipe organ, which is how it got the name “stalacpipe organ.”

Great Stalacpipe Organ in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

I highly recommend visiting if you are near the area.  It’s worth seeing at least once!  The tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids.  It’s not a bad activity on a rainy day either – the entrance to the caverns has some dripping water but once you are inside it’s dry.

 


Luray Caverns in Luray, Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

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I can’t tell you how many times I saw commercials for “Luray Caverns – What Will You Discover?” growing up in Virginia.  I can still hear the ad when I think about it!  However, up until this year – I had never been. This autumn, we visited the caverns while on a mini vacation in Shenandoah.  

Located just 11 miles from the Thornton Gap Entrance to Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns were discovered in 1878.  These caverns are the largest in the eastern United States, and the most visited!  After visiting myself, I understand why they are so popular. 

The caverns are filled with different types of speleothems.  These  formations are made of calcite, a crystalline form of limestone.

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

It is such a surreal experience to walk through the underground maze, filled with unearthly looking formations of varying shapes.  Some of the parts of the cave are 10 stories high – underground!  Absolutely insane!  

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

They have implemented new safety measures this year including enhanced sanitizing and mandatory face masks for visitors and employees. Visitors are asked to maintain six feet distance from others. The cavern is divided into a winding one-way walkway, so you won’t miss anything.  The path can be narrow, but there are larger areas which allow for passing.  We found it easy to stay distanced from the other visitors.

Luray Caverns in Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

There are signs throughout the caverns, but it is worth reminding – do not touch the formations!  These amazing stalactites and stalagmites were formed over millions of years!  Just one inch of calcite can take 100 years to form.  

Dream Lake

One of my favorite parts of the caverns was Dream Lake – this crazy reflection pool which creates an optical illusion!  Even knowing it is just a reflection, the more you look the more it doesn’t look like water at all.  We stood staring at this section for quite some time.

Dream Lake in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

Great Stalacpipe Organ

Towards the end of your tour, you will find the Great Stalacpipe Organ.  An organ console sits in the caverns – producing sound by tapping the ancient stalagtites with rubber mallets.  The thirty-seven naturally formed stalagtites which produce the sound resemble a traditional pipe organ, which is how it got the name “stalacpipe organ.”

Great Stalacpipe Organ in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

I highly recommend visiting if you are near the area.  It’s worth seeing at least once!  The tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids.  It’s not a bad activity on a rainy day either – the entrance to the caverns has some dripping water but once you are inside it’s dry.

 


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I can’t tell you how many times I saw commercials for “Luray Caverns – What Will You Discover?” growing up in Virginia.  I can still hear the ad when I think about it!  However, up until this year – I had never been. This autumn, we visited the caverns while on a mini vacation in Shenandoah.  

Located just 11 miles from the Thornton Gap Entrance to Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns were discovered in 1878.  These caverns are the largest in the eastern United States, and the most visited!  After visiting myself, I understand why they are so popular. 

The caverns are filled with different types of speleothems.  These  formations are made of calcite, a crystalline form of limestone.

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

It is such a surreal experience to walk through the underground maze, filled with unearthly looking formations of varying shapes.  Some of the parts of the cave are 10 stories high – underground!  Absolutely insane!  

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

They have implemented new safety measures this year including enhanced sanitizing and mandatory face masks for visitors and employees. Visitors are asked to maintain six feet distance from others. The cavern is divided into a winding one-way walkway, so you won’t miss anything.  The path can be narrow, but there are larger areas which allow for passing.  We found it easy to stay distanced from the other visitors.

Luray Caverns in Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

There are signs throughout the caverns, but it is worth reminding – do not touch the formations!  These amazing stalactites and stalagmites were formed over millions of years!  Just one inch of calcite can take 100 years to form.  

Dream Lake

One of my favorite parts of the caverns was Dream Lake – this crazy reflection pool which creates an optical illusion!  Even knowing it is just a reflection, the more you look the more it doesn’t look like water at all.  We stood staring at this section for quite some time.

Dream Lake in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

Great Stalacpipe Organ

Towards the end of your tour, you will find the Great Stalacpipe Organ.  An organ console sits in the caverns – producing sound by tapping the ancient stalagtites with rubber mallets.  The thirty-seven naturally formed stalagtites which produce the sound resemble a traditional pipe organ, which is how it got the name “stalacpipe organ.”

Great Stalacpipe Organ in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

I highly recommend visiting if you are near the area.  It’s worth seeing at least once!  The tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids.  It’s not a bad activity on a rainy day either – the entrance to the caverns has some dripping water but once you are inside it’s dry.

 


Luray Caverns in Luray, Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

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I can’t tell you how many times I saw commercials for “Luray Caverns – What Will You Discover?” growing up in Virginia.  I can still hear the ad when I think about it!  However, up until this year – I had never been. This autumn, we visited the caverns while on a mini vacation in Shenandoah.  

Located just 11 miles from the Thornton Gap Entrance to Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns were discovered in 1878.  These caverns are the largest in the eastern United States, and the most visited!  After visiting myself, I understand why they are so popular. 

The caverns are filled with different types of speleothems.  These  formations are made of calcite, a crystalline form of limestone.

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

It is such a surreal experience to walk through the underground maze, filled with unearthly looking formations of varying shapes.  Some of the parts of the cave are 10 stories high – underground!  Absolutely insane!  

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

They have implemented new safety measures this year including enhanced sanitizing and mandatory face masks for visitors and employees. Visitors are asked to maintain six feet distance from others. The cavern is divided into a winding one-way walkway, so you won’t miss anything.  The path can be narrow, but there are larger areas which allow for passing.  We found it easy to stay distanced from the other visitors.

Luray Caverns in Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

There are signs throughout the caverns, but it is worth reminding – do not touch the formations!  These amazing stalactites and stalagmites were formed over millions of years!  Just one inch of calcite can take 100 years to form.  

Dream Lake

One of my favorite parts of the caverns was Dream Lake – this crazy reflection pool which creates an optical illusion!  Even knowing it is just a reflection, the more you look the more it doesn’t look like water at all.  We stood staring at this section for quite some time.

Dream Lake in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

Great Stalacpipe Organ

Towards the end of your tour, you will find the Great Stalacpipe Organ.  An organ console sits in the caverns – producing sound by tapping the ancient stalagtites with rubber mallets.  The thirty-seven naturally formed stalagtites which produce the sound resemble a traditional pipe organ, which is how it got the name “stalacpipe organ.”

Great Stalacpipe Organ in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

I highly recommend visiting if you are near the area.  It’s worth seeing at least once!  The tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids.  It’s not a bad activity on a rainy day either – the entrance to the caverns has some dripping water but once you are inside it’s dry.

 


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I can’t tell you how many times I saw commercials for “Luray Caverns – What Will You Discover?” growing up in Virginia.  I can still hear the ad when I think about it!  However, up until this year – I had never been. This autumn, we visited the caverns while on a mini vacation in Shenandoah.  

Located just 11 miles from the Thornton Gap Entrance to Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns were discovered in 1878.  These caverns are the largest in the eastern United States, and the most visited!  After visiting myself, I understand why they are so popular. 

The caverns are filled with different types of speleothems.  These  formations are made of calcite, a crystalline form of limestone.

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

It is such a surreal experience to walk through the underground maze, filled with unearthly looking formations of varying shapes.  Some of the parts of the cave are 10 stories high – underground!  Absolutely insane!  

Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby
Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

They have implemented new safety measures this year including enhanced sanitizing and mandatory face masks for visitors and employees. Visitors are asked to maintain six feet distance from others. The cavern is divided into a winding one-way walkway, so you won’t miss anything.  The path can be narrow, but there are larger areas which allow for passing.  We found it easy to stay distanced from the other visitors.

Luray Caverns in Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

There are signs throughout the caverns, but it is worth reminding – do not touch the formations!  These amazing stalactites and stalagmites were formed over millions of years!  Just one inch of calcite can take 100 years to form.  

Dream Lake

One of my favorite parts of the caverns was Dream Lake – this crazy reflection pool which creates an optical illusion!  Even knowing it is just a reflection, the more you look the more it doesn’t look like water at all.  We stood staring at this section for quite some time.

Dream Lake in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

Great Stalacpipe Organ

Towards the end of your tour, you will find the Great Stalacpipe Organ.  An organ console sits in the caverns – producing sound by tapping the ancient stalagtites with rubber mallets.  The thirty-seven naturally formed stalagtites which produce the sound resemble a traditional pipe organ, which is how it got the name “stalacpipe organ.”

Great Stalacpipe Organ in Luray Caverns | Adventures with Shelby

I highly recommend visiting if you are near the area.  It’s worth seeing at least once!  The tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids.  It’s not a bad activity on a rainy day either – the entrance to the caverns has some dripping water but once you are inside it’s dry.

 


Luray Caverns in Luray, Virginia | Adventures with Shelby

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