Natural Wonder of Virginia | Natural Chimneys
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2023
- Virginia's Natural Chimneys were know as Cyclopean Towers in the 19th century. Made from limestone they stick up out of the valley and are a sight to be seen. They can be found in the The Chimneys Park and Campground in Mt Solon Virginia (Augusta County) , right outside of Harrisonburg.
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Good morning, RVA
There are many magnificent images of the rock formation you captured. 2:00 Here is one of my favorites. The rough face of the limestones, gorgeous blue sky, and clouds in the background make this planet's perfect picturesque atmosphere. The stone wall face is quite rugged inside and out. Is it not only quiet but colder? Over look trail is a must to see the breathtaking view. 4:59 Is there parking accessible close to the hiking trail? Is there any warning sign indicating restrictions while a hiker is inside of the cave, especially since you found a bat? When I kayaked to bat cave, there was a sign keeping some distance from the entrance of the cave. Thank you very much for this exciting destination. Adding to my lengthy bucket list.Cheers, RVA.
@@ms.kayak7seasGood morning to you as well. The parking lot is right next to the chimneys and trail head so there is easy access. There are no signs except to watch for falling rocks as shown is a short clip in the video. There aren't any signs or warnings about entering the cave. There is a trail leading to its entrance. There were no fallen rocks inside or outside of the the cave on the right.(Only the 1 on the left which was fenced off to keep people out. I guess with any outdoor place, you never know what wildlife that you might run into at anytime. Happy February! ~RVA~
@@RVAHikerGirl Thank you so much. So this aged novice hiker can reach the top of the rock formation. OMG, it's already Feb. Stay Warm. This hike is for me. Have a good afternoon.
@@ms.kayak7seas Yep only 137 ft climb and only .4 to get there. It's a pretty easy. Hope you can make it there one day.
@@RVAHikerGirl Yes, I hope I don't need a tent nor "Power Tower." lol I will make it once it warms up. Otherwise, I slip, and may broke bones...getting old.
Wow, what a beautiful place! Imagine swimming theough that! Hard to picture it all being underwater! Appreciate you taking us along!
TY for watching! Science is amazing! I used to be a science teacher because so love it so much!
Thank you for sharing this
You are always welcome. Very happy to connect people to great outdoor places in my home state. ~RVA~
That's an amazing place , stunning rock formations and caves , beautiful scenery, 👍
Hiya Gaziano Outdoors. Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for checking this one out. Its a special unique little gem in my state. ~RVA~
It's wild how old those formations are and under the sea once upon a time! Wow
Right! So many years ago. There are aquatic fossils in the sandstone. Science rocks! 😜 I might have been a science teacher in a former life. ~RVA~
Thats awesome.
Appreciate it Angela! Unique places such as this really always draw me in to explore. ~RVA~
I go there when the Red Wing Roots Music Festival occurs. It’s a very nice place for a music festival!!!!
I've heard about the music and jousting festivals there. It sounds like a super fun time. Thanks for stopping by and checking this one out. ~RVA~
Very nice
Thanks Tom! Unusual find for VA! That cave was pretty cool to check out. Hope your staying warm up north during the artic freeze.
That's a beautiful place. The cave and chimneys looked amazing. Great views. And yes I love the yellow jacket and blue hat ❤️
Hello my friend! Great minds think alike right?
Love camping up there. It’s about 30 minutes from my house. Been going there since I was a kid.
I still haven’t camped there. The campground was closed when I went. So many people love camping there. I gotta go back!
@@RVAHikerGirl well that sucks!! You definitely need to go back there. Such a beautiful spot. I’ll be taking the kid camping there soon.
Oh how very cool! This is something that looks RIGHT up our alley! Looks like a lot of fun exploring that area!
Its one of those places to stop on the way to somewhere else but definitely list worthy. ~RVA~
Thank you for taking us places
Absolutely! I adore sharing beautiful outdoor spaces in my home state. ~RVA~
You always find the coolest places! This cave is really cool! My favorite spot you showed us is the channels that we hiked through last year.
Hiya Metro! Thanks for checking out this vid! Yep The Chimneys and The Channels are just a few of Virginia’s many natural wonders. ~RVA~
Another nice hiking adventure for you Jacqueline. As always, supported the full 5:48 and L71 for our fellow RVA friend. 🌟🌿
You're the best! Thanks so much! Appreciate you stopping by the channel and watching. ~RVA~
Virginia has some really interesting places. Crystal clear video! Nice. Bats creep me out even though they eat my worst enemy mosquitoes.
Hey Tom, Virginia is an understated state for hiking I think. Always happy to share its beauty with everyone. Black flies and mosquitos are no bueno - I agree! ✌🏼
That looked like a really nice hike & the weather looked perfect. I need to make it to the ready coast more. Thanks for putting this together & sharing.
The weather was perfect. Really one of my fav times of the year to hike, because there are far fewer people out and about. Thanks a bunch for stopping by and checking this place out ~RVA~
Very cool! I’ve never heard of this place. Looks like a castle!
VA has some really cool natural wonders like this in the western part of the state. Thanks for stopping by Jason.
Another trail or destination I didn’t know about. I have other trails on my bucket list, but I will be adding this one to it. Thanks for taking us along.
So glad to have have been the one to tell you all about this one. It's considered 1 of the 15 natural wonders of Virginia. It's nice because the parking is close and you don't have to go far to get to the overlook to see a beautiful valley view. Thanks for watching. ~RVA~
@@RVAHikerGirl is there a list I can find for the other 15 wonders of Virginia
@@roberthermsen724 Several lists but not 1 comprehensive one. I can tell you some. Natural Bridge, The Channels, Great Falls, Luray Caverns, Natural Tunnel, Cliffs at Westmoreland SP, Burks Garden Valley, gorge at Breaks Insterstate SP, Great Dismal Swamp, Sand Cave in Ewing, Devils Marbleyard, Grayson Highlands, Devils Bathtub, First Landing State Park beach, Apple Orchard Falls - hope that helps.
@@RVAHikerGirl thank you
Hi Jacqueline! Really cool to see these limestone chimneys! 500 million years old- very impressive! It’s so interesting how the rock gets lifted up then weathered away. Great that you can see them from the ground level, then hike up and see them from another perspective. Great for kids and adults! 👌👍👍🙋🏼♀
Quite unusual for VA to see something like these, so it was a real treat. Thanks for popping over to watch this one. ~RVA~
Thanks for sharing this! That's a really cool place and would love to see it one day. Love the bat!
Hello there! You are so so welcome! I hope you can make it by there one day to see this area. Thanks for stopping by. ~RVA~
Beautiful place nice sharing good luck 😍
Thanks for visiting the channel. Come back anytime. ~RVA~
@@RVAHikerGirl stay tuned join with us dear
Very beautiful nature
Thank you. One of the many natural wonders of Virginia. ~RVA~
@@RVAHikerGirl yes my friend
That's a really cool place
💚all of Virginias natural wonders
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Thanks for watching all the way from Japan! Really appreciate it. ~RVA~
Hello RVA, very cool place. Awesome to see a bat. Nice views.
Hello John! Nice to hear from you as always. Love natural creations like this. Millions of year to create such a magical place. Thanks for stopping by today. ~RVA~
Good stuff chicky can't wait to get out there on the roads and trails myself maybe another two months of gym time to get my legs back
Wishing you all the best Ron. This is a nice easy place to explore and walk around.
Now that looks like a very cool place. I used to spelunk around the SW Virginia area quite a bit, before the tumor. There are several very cool ones in the area. One, on the way to Gate City, VA, has a couple of ladders someone bolted into the walls.
It is a special, almost hidden little place. You wouldn't think you would find something like this in the area. Nice short hike not a lot of elevation, so a good one for almost anyone to enjoy. That area with the ladders sounds interesting for sure. ~RVA~
Looks like such a cool place!
Definitely a true little hidden gem in this rural little town. A lot of ppl who live here have never heard of this place. Thanks for dropping by! ✌🏼~ RVA~
Those chimneys look amazing! Great nature and amazing what water can do with rocks!
I love the silence in a cave as well and the climb up for the view, was sure worth.
I hope you are doing OK!
Have a great day! Kaat
Hiya Kaat. Yes, I'm good. I just started a another new YT channel and Instagram so I am one busy girl. I'm really growing on Instagram, and I am enjoying making short form content. Check out Stays Getaways and Retreats on YT. Happy February! ~RVA~
@@RVAHikerGirl I'll check it out! 😁
I was just there!
Great time of the year to go with the campground closed. You basically have the whole place to yourself. Thanks for stopping by the channel. ~RVA~
I like it!✌️
That makes me happy! Happy Hump Day! ~RVA~
Pretty awesome to see the rock formations and the cave areas. Thanks for the tour of the area. Looks like a great area to explore. Have a wonderful day.
Unusual looking for Virginia. That is for sure. Love cool formations like this and learning how they were formed. Thanks for stopping by and checking this one out. ~RVA~
Hey friend your videos so pretty so awesome so beautiful
Aww thank you so so much! That is mighty kind of you to say. Appreciate you stopping by the channel. ~RVA~
Not what I was expecting when I saw the title but it looked real cool there and a nice bit of cave exploration too. I can see how the chimneys got their name and they sure were set in a nice location, cheers Alan
Curious Alan, what did you think about prior to watching? Fireplace chimneys maybe? LOL. Now you got me thinking. Thanks as always for stopping by. ~RVA~
That looks really cool, I’ll have to take my son out there
Definitely a great place to share this unusual location. Thanks for watching. ~RVA~
Again some beautiful shots for us to watch and enjoy. I look forward to many more this year. Absolutely brilliant presentation 🔥🔥
OMG, loved reading your comment. You are so kind. I am beyond thrilled you are enjoying my videos. ~RVA~
Good morning, RVA
There are many magnificent images of the rock formation you captured.Here is one of my favorites. 2:00 The rough face of the limestones, gorgeous blue sky, and clouds in the background make this planet's perfect picturesque atmosphere. The stone wall face is quite rugged inside and out. Is it not only quiet but colder? Over look trail is a must to see the breathtaking view. 4:59 Is there parking accessible close to the hiking trail? Is there any warning sign indicating restrictions while a hiker is inside of the cave, especially since you found a bat? When I kayaked to bat cave, there was a sign keeping some distance from the entrance of the cave. Thank you very much for this exciting destination. Adding to my lengthy bucket list.Cheers, RVA.
Weird YT is showing I never responded to your comment, but we had several conversations back and forth. YT must be glitching again.
Cool place. Love the beautiful colores of the rocks. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, there were lots of different colors and when the clouds moved over head the colors kept changing. I'm a rock geek, so love the geologic history of how this area was formed and created. Thank you for watching. ~RVA~
Awesome and nice camera work. I don't think I would have went that far in the cave. I know I would back out the second I saw that bat. Lol
Hello birthday boy! Happy early Birthday!! The cave wasn't very big on either side to the right or left. And that is exactly what I did. As soon as I realized it was a bat, I slowly took the light off of him and backed out. I always try to observe wildlife from a safe distance. Miss you! ~RVA~
@@RVAHikerGirl yep that time of year again. I know you have one too so happy early birthday 🎂
@@SeniorHiker77 February twins!
Neat place. The bats are in hibernation right now, so good not to mess with them. They can die if you wake them. Fun fact those bats can really only bite you on the webbing between your fingers because their mouth is so small,
they can scratch you though.
The limestone is ancient coral reef and marine fossils can be spotted in it. What gets me is that the south Georgia limestone is very soft, but north GA limestone is very hard like stone. I guess it has something to do with age and pressure.o
Oh yeah, I backed out and got my light off of it once I zoom in on a pic I took and confirmed it was one. Yes, their website says these Natural chimneys are loaded with aquatic fossils. Love geology!
I just found you on IG. Headed this way in March and I need to decide if I stop on my way to Bell Mountain and Dry Falls or on my way back. I need to check out the rules for cameras.
Glad you found me! Appreciate you stopping by. What do you mean about rules for cameras? This isn't a National Park so you don't need a permit if unless maybe if you are filming for a studio for a movie, commerical etc. You are free to take photos and videos here. ~RVA~
@@RVAHikerGirl I want to take a 360 into the cave and many places do not allow that because it needs to go on a selfie stick
Bat! 🦇 😊
I wasn't sure at first until I really zoomed in. It looked like a slightly fuzzy growth from a distance. But that could just be my fading eyesight these days. LOL! ~RVA~
I am looking for a place to go hiking with kids within a 1-2 hr radius of Richmond. We live in Henrico. Could you give me some suggestions? Wanting to take my husband for his birthday.
Hiking? Have you been to the Blue Ridge Tunnel between Charlottesville and Waynesboro? Its an easy hike, but really cool as you hike through a long train tunnel almost a mile long. Unique for sure. I have a video on that on my main page. Look under popular uploads. You can go to Carter Mountain Orchard after for homemade apple cider, donuts, local wine, and great views. ~RVA~
It's called Mt So-lon, not Si-lon :)
Well I'm not from the area and pronunciation varies from town to town, state to state and word origin. What can I say I'm human. Give a girl a break.