Geoheritage: Grand Caverns
Grand Caverns, first discovered in 1804, holds the esteemed title of being the oldest show cave in continuous operation in the contiguous United States. Since 1806, it has consistently offered guided and interpretative tours to visitors, at least once a year, in the Town of Grottoes in Virginia. Over its two-century existence, Grand Caverns has appeared as a pivotal focal point for multidisciplinary research, particularly in geology and history, contributing crucial insights into the karst landscape of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. Video submitted by Austin Shank, City of Grottoes, Virginia, and Angel Garcia, James Madison University