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  • Vintage Views of Natural Bridge

    04/10/2010 6:01:52 AM PDT · by jay1949 · 25 replies · 1,082+ views
    Backcountry Notes ^ | April 10, 2010 | Jay Henderson
    As isolated as the Virginia Backcountry was from the coastal colonies, travelers were eager to tour and enjoy the wild country. Among the early tourists was Thomas Jefferson, who trekked across Rockfish Gap in August of 1767 and found himself entranced by the Natural Bridge. [Eight 19th-century paintings and engravings of Natural Bridge]
  • Natural Bridge on the market for $32 million (Va)

    04/16/2007 11:30:11 AM PDT · by JZelle · 19 replies · 1,050+ views
    Washington Times ^ | 4-16-07 | AP
    NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (AP) Must see. Spectacular limestone formation, good condition. Age: about 500 million years. Newer addition may need TLC. Asking $32.5 million. The owners of Natural Bridge are putting the 215-foot-high landmark on the market, along with 1,600 acres that includes a hotel, gift shop, wax museum, caverns, hiking area and rock formation. The arched 90-foot-wide span is a national and state historic landmark and is marketed as one of the world?s natural wonders, though it doesn?t make current lists. The Rockbridge County site draws about 200,000 visitors a year, according to the Roanoke Times. The property is...