Research Paper On Lurray Caverns

Luray Caverns, discovered in 1878, is a popular tourist attraction because of its beautiful rock formations, and how it is home to the largest instrument in the world, the Great Stalacpipe Organ. Andrew J. Campbell and his companions first found the caves in a limestone belt under Shenandoah Valley, around the west side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The caverns have ceilings ranging from 30 to 140 feet tall, and has two bodies of water, Dream Lake and Silver Sea. The caverns were formed over millions of years by underground rivers and acidic water seeping through limestone and clay, and dripping limewater created beautiful stalactites. Although the story of Luray Caverns may not seem all that interesting, it’s pretty amazing how just acidic