How did the Luray Caverns in Virginia get here?

86.94 kilometres (54.02 miles)

Yes, pets are allowed inside of Luray Caverns so long as they are CARRIED inside the caverns. Service dogs, obviously, are excluded. They can go about their normal routine.

Luray Caverns is a privately owned entity, charging $23 per person for admission.By contrast, the entrance fee to Carlsbad Caverns -- a much larger cave -- is $6 per person, and entry is free six...

.. West of Luray, Virginia, USA

Great Question! On wikipedia, it says August 13, 1878 by Andrew J. Campbell, his 13 year old nephew Quint and a photographer Benton Stebbins. Thanks for the Question!