Natural Wonder of Virginia | Natural Chimneys

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Жыл бұрын

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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@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE if you’re into all things outdoors. Thanks a bunch! ~RVA~

@ms.kayak7seas Жыл бұрын

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.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

@@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~

@ms.kayak7seas Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@ms.kayak7seas Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@sueb860 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a beautiful place! Imagine swimming theough that! Hard to picture it all being underwater! Appreciate you taking us along!

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

TY for watching! Science is amazing! I used to be a science teacher because so love it so much!

@GazianoOutdoors Жыл бұрын

That's an amazing place , stunning rock formations and caves , beautiful scenery, 👍

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@mapsfordays Жыл бұрын

Another nice hiking adventure for you Jacqueline. As always, supported the full 5:48 and L71 for our fellow RVA friend. 🌟🌿

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

You're the best! Thanks so much! Appreciate you stopping by the channel and watching. ~RVA~

@wanderingoutyonder Жыл бұрын

Oh how very cool! This is something that looks RIGHT up our alley! Looks like a lot of fun exploring that area!

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Its one of those places to stop on the way to somewhere else but definitely list worthy. ~RVA~

@NicoleHikesalot Жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful place. The cave and chimneys looked amazing. Great views. And yes I love the yellow jacket and blue hat ❤️

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Hello my friend! Great minds think alike right?

@maxdexpeditions Жыл бұрын

It's wild how old those formations are and under the sea once upon a time! Wow

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@JenniferLupine Жыл бұрын

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! 👌👍👍🙋🏼‍♀

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Quite unusual for VA to see something like these, so it was a real treat. Thanks for popping over to watch this one. ~RVA~

@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD Жыл бұрын

Virginia has some really interesting places. Crystal clear video! Nice. Bats creep me out even though they eat my worst enemy mosquitoes.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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! ✌🏼

@ExpeditionaryJonny Жыл бұрын

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.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@MetroOnTheMove Жыл бұрын

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.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@ervinslens Жыл бұрын

Again some beautiful shots for us to watch and enjoy. I look forward to many more this year. Absolutely brilliant presentation 🔥🔥

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

OMG, loved reading your comment. You are so kind. I am beyond thrilled you are enjoying my videos. ~RVA~

@Packsalot Жыл бұрын

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.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@MtnWanderer-TieDye- Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! That's a really cool place and would love to see it one day. Love the bat!

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@PFAM5 Жыл бұрын

Very cool! I’ve never heard of this place. Looks like a castle!

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

VA has some really cool natural wonders like this in the western part of the state. Thanks for stopping by Jason.

@ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us places

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I adore sharing beautiful outdoor spaces in my home state. ~RVA~

@piedmontpengwing Жыл бұрын

I go there when the Red Wing Roots Music Festival occurs. It’s a very nice place for a music festival!!!!

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@ReasontoLiveAdventures Жыл бұрын

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.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@unpavedexplorer338 Жыл бұрын

Hello RVA, very cool place. Awesome to see a bat. Nice views.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@StepsbyKaatje Жыл бұрын

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

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@StepsbyKaatje Жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl I'll check it out! 😁

@roberthermsen724 Жыл бұрын

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.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@roberthermsen724 Жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl is there a list I can find for the other 15 wonders of Virginia

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@roberthermsen724 Жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl thank you

@robadams234 Жыл бұрын

Love camping up there. It’s about 30 minutes from my house. Been going there since I was a kid.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

I still haven’t camped there. The campground was closed when I went. So many people love camping there. I gotta go back!

@robadams234 Жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl well that sucks!! You definitely need to go back there. Such a beautiful spot. I’ll be taking the kid camping there soon.

@veragardner5763 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

You are always welcome. Very happy to connect people to great outdoor places in my home state. ~RVA~

@travelwithdumbaratv1832 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful place nice sharing good luck 😍

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting the channel. Come back anytime. ~RVA~

@travelwithdumbaratv1832 Жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl stay tuned join with us dear

@angelatroutman7128 Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Angela! Unique places such as this really always draw me in to explore. ~RVA~

@EventyrsorenDenmark Жыл бұрын

Cool place. Love the beautiful colores of the rocks. Thanks for sharing.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@vs123 Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful nature

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Thank you. One of the many natural wonders of Virginia. ~RVA~

@vs123 Жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl yes my friend

@ms.kayak7seas Жыл бұрын

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.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Weird YT is showing I never responded to your comment, but we had several conversations back and forth. YT must be glitching again.

@ronscott7546 Жыл бұрын

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

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Wishing you all the best Ron. This is a nice easy place to explore and walk around.

@tonyabrowninghikes Жыл бұрын

Looks like such a cool place!

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@NaomisAdventures Жыл бұрын

That's a really cool place

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

💚all of Virginias natural wonders

@AlanMETALMAN Жыл бұрын

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

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@thetravelouscrew Жыл бұрын

That looks really cool, I’ll have to take my son out there

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Definitely a great place to share this unusual location. Thanks for watching. ~RVA~

@tomkelly1017 Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! Unusual find for VA! That cave was pretty cool to check out. Hope your staying warm up north during the artic freeze.

@tangenttrails Жыл бұрын

I like it!✌️

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

That makes me happy! Happy Hump Day! ~RVA~

@ShadabNMVlogs- Жыл бұрын

Hey friend your videos so pretty so awesome so beautiful

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so so much! That is mighty kind of you to say. Appreciate you stopping by the channel. ~RVA~

@atypicalhiker Жыл бұрын

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

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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!

@user-NATAROU Жыл бұрын

BIG LIKE FROM JAPAN’’’’’

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching all the way from Japan! Really appreciate it. ~RVA~

@SeniorHiker77 Жыл бұрын

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

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@SeniorHiker77 Жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl yep that time of year again. I know you have one too so happy early birthday 🎂

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

@@SeniorHiker77 February twins!

@Simple.Bible.Mission Жыл бұрын

I was just there!

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@judeemclaughlin7394 Жыл бұрын

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.

@KrizAkoni Жыл бұрын

Bat! 🦇 😊

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~

@juliebiffel3511 Жыл бұрын

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.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

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~