{"id":17537,"date":"2019-12-18T20:31:50","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T01:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/?p=17537"},"modified":"2020-03-12T16:30:44","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T20:30:44","slug":"march-1-2020-field-trip-luray-caverns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/march-1-2020-field-trip-luray-caverns\/","title":{"rendered":"March 14, 2020: Field Trip: Luray Caverns &#8211; CANCELLED"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">This field trip has been Cancelled!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>When:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Where:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luray Caverns<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 101 Cave Hill Rd, Luray, VA 22835<br \/>\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (<a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8631a6ad79ab2da2975140ba3&amp;id=f2dc3e0518&amp;e=4b10705cf0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nvps.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D8631a6ad79ab2da2975140ba3%26id%3Df2dc3e0518%26e%3D4b10705cf0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1582943827939000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFuNvl6gRJaihGpwC1ymL4Q1-XG3g\">https:\/\/luraycaverns.com\/<\/a>)<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Lunch:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; West Main Market<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 123 W Main St, Luray, VA 22835<br \/>\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1-540-743-1125<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Field Trip Leader:<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>Jim Sinsheimer<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Field Trip Coordinators:<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>Judy Graham and Tana Ebbole<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nJoin NVPS for an unearthly experience to the Luray Caverns March 14, 2020! We will experience cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10-stories high, towering stone formations, and natural wonders at every turn.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nArrangements have been made for a special photography tour, which allows us two hours in the caverns and the use of tripods. (The standard tour is one hour and no tripods). The cost of the photography tour is $80 per person. Tickets must be purchased on the morning of the tour at the ticket office, which will be our designated meeting spot. They are expecting us so make certain to say you are with the NVPS group. Please arrive no later than 8:15 a.m.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nWe are also planning to meet for an early lunch following the field trip at West Main Market in nearby Luray, VA (approximately a 10-minute drive from the caverns). While the restaurant does not have a website, you can check out the menu on TripAdvisor at <a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8631a6ad79ab2da2975140ba3&amp;id=2d8c6e746e&amp;e=4b10705cf0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nvps.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D8631a6ad79ab2da2975140ba3%26id%3D2d8c6e746e%26e%3D4b10705cf0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1582943827939000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGnCJFBAi6DRqlWid3YKqwYv12jGg\">https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.<wbr>com\/Restaurant_Review-g60964-<wbr>d2249841-Reviews-West_Main_<wbr>Market-Luray_Virginia.html<\/a>)<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n(Please note, if you do not wish to participate in the photography tour, but still wish to join us for the field trip, you can take a regular one-hour tour starting at 9:00 a.m. for $30.)<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nField Trip Tips:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carpooling is encouraged since from the Firehouse to the caverns it\u2019s at least a 2-hour drive.<\/li>\n<li>In March it is hard to know what the weather will be, but it won\u2019t matter to us. The caverns are a constant 54 degrees with very high humidity which makes it feel more like 65 degrees. Some people prefer a light jacket while touring the caverns. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the high humidity, do not change lenses in the caverns to avoid damaging your gear. If possible, bring two camera bodies with the lenses already attached \u2013 one wide-angle and one telephoto.<\/li>\n<li>To prevent your lens from fogging due to the high humidity in the caverns, keep your camera warm prior to starting the tour, even walking from your car to the ticket office.<\/li>\n<li>The dark caverns and the bright lights cause an extreme dynamic range. If possible, bracket your exposures and combine in HDR. A small ISO value will also increase the dynamic range.<\/li>\n<li>If you have questions about camera settings during the field trip, etc., Jim&nbsp;Sinsheimer will be available to assist you.<\/li>\n<li>If you are thinking of getting a hotel room the night before, there are several options available.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8631a6ad79ab2da2975140ba3&amp;id=73c139408f&amp;e=4b10705cf0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nvps.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D8631a6ad79ab2da2975140ba3%26id%3D73c139408f%26e%3D4b10705cf0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1582943827939000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFEwtvg1KY8fik0qMjfXgror7za6w\">https:\/\/www.<wbr>tripadvisor.com\/HotelsNear-<wbr>g60964-d104021-Luray_Caverns-<wbr>Luray_Virginia.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nIn the event of emergencies or other matters regarding the field trip, please contact Judy at 703-969-0099 or&nbsp;<a href=\"&#109;&#97;&#x69;l&#116;&#x6f;&#x3a;f&#105;&#x65;&#x6c;d&#116;&#x72;&#x69;p&#115;&#x2d;&#x32;0&#49;&#x39;&#x40;n&#118;&#x70;s&#46;&#111;&#x72;g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fieldtrips<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8631a6ad79ab2da2975140ba3&amp;id=3544fcfde3&amp;e=4b10705cf0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nvps.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D8631a6ad79ab2da2975140ba3%26id%3D3544fcfde3%26e%3D4b10705cf0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1582943827939000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGJgZPJEkrzsRnkN6ot4-waUtF7Bg\">-&#50;&#48;&#x31;&#x39;&#64;&#110;&#118;&#x70;&#x73;&#x2e;o&#114;&#103;<\/a>. There is no cell phone service inside the caverns.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nWe hope you will join us!<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nJudy Graham and Tana Ebbole<br \/>\nField Trip Coordinators 2019-2020<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This field trip has been Cancelled! 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