My Rain-Drenched Trip To Virginia -- Part Three -- Natural Bridge State Park

The Natural Bridge, the gateway to the
Shenandoah Valley.

Natural Bridge State Park Virginia has been designated as a Virginia Historical Landmark and a National Historical Landmark. Natural Bridge is located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley just off Interstate 81 exits 175 and 180-A. Natural Bridge State Park is 15 miles south of Historic Lexington Virginia, 35 minutes north of Roanoke Virginia, and only 15 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 62.

For years, Natural Bridge was a mountain retreat, drawing visitors from all over to view the awe-inspiring nature-sculpted arch that soars high above Cedar Creek. Once among our nation's most visited natural wonders and known as One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the Modern World, the Bridge inspired the Monacan Indians to worship it, a young George Washington to survey it, Thomas Jefferson to purchase it, and famous artists to paint and illustrate it.

The site is truly a wonder to behold, and definitely worth the trip. Walking beneath the Natural Bridge made me feel -- very small. Truly an incredible experience to visit such an amazing natural wonder. The following are the photos I took from my visit.

Some incredible facts and information about Natural Bridge and
its long history.

You can still see the raindrops hitting
Cedar Creek.

Next stop on my journey, beautiful Luray Caverns, the main stop on my rain-drenched two-day vacation.