On the last day of October, while still in Virginia, we drove to Rockbridge County to visit the Natural Bridge. Centuries ago waters from the James River carved out a gorge in the mountainous limestone terrain, forming a natural arch 215 feet high with a span of 90 feet. Although the Natural Bridge has been designated a Virginia Historic Landmark as well as a National Historic Landmark, it is not under the auspices of either the State or National Park systems, and it cost $18 per adult to access the 6-acres it resides in. Dan and I grumbled about this, it seemed like quite an unfair gouge to the public, but in the end we spent the money, and a few hours, checking it out. Autumn, and a noticeable chill, were definitely in the air that day, making for a brisk walk along the paved path that ends at Lace Falls. The color changes were pretty, and the reflection of the trees along Cedar Creek made for some interesting pictures. Even though the designated "hiking" trail isn't very long, there are some decent climbs up and down a set of stairs, and we ended up working our legs some. The arch itself is very impressive, and I'm glad we decided to take the time to see this natural wonder.
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