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Endless Caverns

New Market, Virginia

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Endless Caverns first opened to the public in 1920, but its discovery dates back to 1879 when two boys stumbled upon the entrance while playing.

The caverns are renowned for their stunning stalactites and stalagmites, including formations like the 'Cave Bacon' and 'The Cathedral Room.'

Despite being a popular tourist site, parts of the caverns remain unexplored, with new passages occasionally being discovered.

The caverns are home to a variety of cave-dwelling creatures, including bats and unique cave-adapted insects.

The caverns maintain a steady temperature of around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a cool retreat in the summer and a mild escape in the winter.

The caverns are formed from limestone, shaped over millions of years by the slow erosion of water seeping through the rock.

The unique and dramatic formations of the caverns have made it a sought-after location for filmmakers and photographers.

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