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Natural Wonder Photo: Diamond Cascade at Shenandoah Caverns

Shenandoah Caverns Photo By Aquariann

I remember being fascinated by the formations when my parents took me to Luray Caverns as a child. When Ogre and I decided to explore the Shenandoah Valley as our spring vacation, I knew I wanted to revisit the limestone caves as an adult. A Buy One, Get One Deal on Groupon made it easy to choose Shenandoah Caverns from all the intriguing underground options in Virginia.

The hour tour took us a mile through seventeen spectacular "rooms" of connecting chambers. If you follow me on social media, you may have already seen my photo of their famous "Breakfast Bacon" formations. Or our selfie at Grotto of the Gods. But you know I love sparkles, so of course I had to blog about the Diamond Cascade. Come closer.

Diamond Cascade Photo By Aquariann

And closer! The glittering minerals really do resemble a frozen waterfall.

Diamond Cascade Sparkle Photo By Aquariann

My favorite place was the "Rainbow Lake," but it was too stunning for my camera to even comprehend. Not that any of my captures do the caverns justice - you really need to be there, 220 feet below the rolling fields and grazing cows, to experience how astounding Earth is, inside and out.


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  1. Erin O'RiordanMay 10, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    Wow!

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  2. csuhpat1May 10, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    Very beautiful.

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  3. Mystery CaseMay 10, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    Intriguing.

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  4. NanaHoodMay 10, 2016 at 11:40 AM

    If you ever get a chance come to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. If you don't know about it Google it. It's fascinating! Teresa from NanaHood

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  5. stevebethereMay 10, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Awesome captures interesting too :-)

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  6. Karren HallerMay 10, 2016 at 2:19 PM

    What an amazing place to visit.

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  7. UnknownMay 10, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    Looks absolutely awesome... Amazing shots, thanks so much for sharing. :)

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  8. Create With JoyMay 10, 2016 at 4:33 PM

    Stunning photos!

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  9. Ai SakuraMay 10, 2016 at 4:41 PM

    Nature is truly amazing!

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  10. An Apel a DayMay 10, 2016 at 5:53 PM

    I love cave exploring. Last year we went to a few of them. I had the boys wear their headlamps. It was so fun!

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  11. Catch My WordsMay 10, 2016 at 9:09 PM

    Cool photos.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2016/05/ww-aging-cartoon-characters-disney.html

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  12. AmilaMay 10, 2016 at 9:25 PM

    Stunning nature captures!

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  13. likeschocolateMay 11, 2016 at 1:03 AM

    Stunning!
    http://travelingbugwiththreeboys-kelleyn.blogspot.com/2016/05/avery.html

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  14. Indah Nuria SavitriMay 11, 2016 at 7:49 AM

    woooow..it's an amazing sight indeed

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  15. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMay 11, 2016 at 7:52 AM

    Great shots!

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  16. DebCMay 11, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    Stunning! I would love to see this in person one day.

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  17. Mellowood GalleryMay 11, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    Such a fascinating world we live in! Thanks for sharing these.

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  18. Out And About GlobalMay 11, 2016 at 2:08 PM

    It's amazing what mother nature can produce on her own!

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  19. Impulsive ArtistryMay 11, 2016 at 5:05 PM

    Wow, great photos! Thank you for sharing and providing this awesome linkup! : )

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  20. Claire JustineMay 12, 2016 at 1:29 AM

    Wow, these are great pictures, looks so interesting in here :)

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  21. La Vie en MayMay 14, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    Wow, so interesting Kristin! I want to see Diamond Cascade in person!

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  22. Splendid Little StarsMay 15, 2016 at 10:12 PM

    Oh wow! Beautiful!!
    I went there several times as a child, too. It would be fun to go back. someday...

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  23. Cathy KennedyMay 25, 2016 at 5:42 PM

    Really cool cavern shoots! This would be really neat to see, if I weren't so claustrophobic. :D

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