Autumn Colors At Natural Tunnel
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Autumn Colors At Natural Tunnel
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Jurgen Lorenzen
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Beautiful autumn colors surround the entrance to the Natural Tunnel located in Natural Tunnel State Park near Duffield, Virginia. This perspective is from a trail that leads from the campground above the tunnel all the way down to the railroad tracks.
More than 850 feet long and 10 stories high, Natural Tunnel was naturally carved through a limestone ridge over thousands of years. William Jennings Bryan called it the "Eighth Wonder of the World."
Daniel Boone was probably the first white man to see the tunnel. However, no one wrote about it until Lt. Col. Stephen H. Long explored the site in 1831 and published an article in a geology journal in 1832. The areas near the tunnel were mined for saltpeter during the Civil War. In 1890 the South Atlantic and Ohio Railroad arrived and, making use of the natural formation, laid tracks through the tunnel. In 1906 Southern Railway acquired the tracks and created a passenger line, the Natural Tunnel Line, that went through the tunnel. Large coal deposits were discovered in the area shortly thereafter, and although they no longer carry passengers, trains continue to this day to carry coal through Natural Tunnel.
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Ben Prepelka
Such a unique place. An interesting perspective for sure. Love the sight of autumn foliage in this scene. Fav!
Holly April Harris
Awesome perspective! Beautiful colors and place… Congratulations! I am very pleased to feature your image in the Appalachia America group. It is a fantastic addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Third Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 9/28/22
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