As I said before. . .Ruby Falls in Chattanooga TN
was on our radar, because I read about it on our
friends, Margery and Paul’s Blog. . .
now. . .had I done my due diligence as I usually do,
and gone back to reread the post, I would have realized
that the falls was at the end of a 1100 feet deep CAVE. . .
anyone who’s read our stuff very long,
knows that after Mammoth Cave in Kentucky
I told Dave I was done with caves. . .period. . .
well maybe I will repeat Carlsbad. . .but that’s it. . .
soooo. . .here we are to see Ruby Falls. . .hello. . .
I’m pretty much feeling like a dummy. . .
’cause evidently I REALLY was not paying ANY attention. . .
Margery and Paul’s blogpost clearly indicates that it’s IN A CAVE. . .
as do the pages where you buy the tickets. . .
but oh no. . .I didn’t register any of that part of the story. . .
I just wanted to see the falls. . .and they were glorious!
the story our EXCELLENT guide told us is
that they don’t actually know where the falls originate,
although many studies have been done. . .intriguing huh?
it was WELL WORTH IT! Highly recommend. . .
and on the way back out. . .my favorite formation. . .steak and potatoes. . .
Now, I highly recommend checking out
because. . .they used a flash. . .
so their pics are much clearer. . .
I didn’t want Dave to use a flash. . .
‘cause I wanted to have that same sensation
of claustrophobia every time I looked at them,
that I had when I was experiencing it. . .what can I say?
and for our last experience in Chattanooga. . .
the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. . .
eh. . .if you’ve never done one before. . .
and just feel the need. . .go ahead. . .
but nothing all that exciting,
other than it being at a 72* grade
which all RV’ers understand is crazy grade status. . .
the views from the top weren’t any better, if as good
as the views from the lookout at Ruby Falls. . .
and you could easily drive there yourself if you wanted to see the battlefields. . .
just my opinion you understand. . .
but all in all. . .Rock City and Ruby Falls were well worth the adventure!
see you in Atlanta next,
Janice and Dave
Ruby Falls – Lookout Mountain Incline Railway – ALBUM
Travel Bug: Chattanooga - Ruby Falls - Rock City and More
Travel Bug: Chattanooga - Ruby Falls - Rock City and More
We loved Carlsbad. I would do that one again for sure.
ReplyDeleteI think the flash may take something away for the glorious colors.
.Rock City and Ruby Falls on our list. Railroad not so much.
Safe travels. Atlanta can be a crazy place to drive through.
We did Carlsbad 25 years ago with two impatient 10 year olds. . .I want to return and experience it in slow motion. . .I remember it being very wide open, which I can handle with ease. . .you will love Rock City and Ruby Falls. . .will look forward to reading your account of it!
DeleteWe just experienced Atlanta Lunch Rush up close and personal. . .thankfully, in the jeep.
Nice reminder of our vist to that area.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing an area I've already been too through someone else's eyes. . .glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteWe went to Ruby Falls (and so much more) in Chattanooga...saw the aquarium (awesome), Ruby Falls, and, well, you can read the whole blog here: http://travelbug-susan.blogspot.com/2011/02/lost-sea-adventure-chattanooga.html
ReplyDeleteWe loved Chattanooga!
That's a really great post Susan. . .I love that you got pics of more of the formations inside the cave. . .would love to share your link on my blog post for others to peruse. . .it's always interesting to read other's experiences on the same things we've seen. . .and I loved the solar panels as well.
DeleteThanks for sharing your link. . .I would love more folks to do that!