{"id":2135,"date":"2025-09-17T15:04:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T19:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/?p=2135"},"modified":"2025-09-17T15:13:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T19:13:48","slug":"new-geology-tour-at-ruby-falls-explores-the-science-inside-lookout-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/2025\/09\/new-geology-tour-at-ruby-falls-explores-the-science-inside-lookout-mountain\/","title":{"rendered":"New Geology Tour Explores the Science Inside Lookout Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"220\">Digging Deeper: Discover the New Geology Tour at Ruby Falls<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"548\">Ruby Falls has always been a place of wonder \u2014 an awe-inspiring underground waterfall tucked deep inside Lookout Mountain. Now, visitors can take their sense of discovery even further with a brand-new <strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"439\">Geology Tour<\/strong> designed for curious minds who want to explore not just the beauty of Ruby Falls Cave, but the science behind it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"840\">This specialty tour offers an in-depth look at the forces that shaped Ruby Falls Cave over millions of years. From fossils hidden in the limestone to the intricate water etched stone, and ancient geological formations, every step reveals the powerful geological processes creating this natural wonder.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"872\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ruby Falls guests on a Geology Tour look at formations while their guide explains the natural science of the creation of the formations.\" width=\"674\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-1680x2240.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-1280x1707.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geology-Tour-Pilot-with-Team_5-Aug-2025-320x427.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"872\">A Tour Rooted in Science<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1254\">Developed in collaboration with the <strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"972\">University of Tennessee at Chattanooga\u2019s Geology Department (UTC)<\/strong>, the Geology Tour blends scientific insight with the excitement of exploration. <strong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1171\">Dr. Amy Brock-Hon, Professor of Geology and Associate Department Head at UTC <\/strong>was instrumental in finalizing information presented in the tour to highlight the most fascinating scientific aspects of the cave.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1500\">\u201cLookout Mountain\u2019s biodiversity and the accessibility of Ruby Falls Cave create a rare opportunity to explore geology in a way that\u2019s both engaging and unforgettable,\u201d says <strong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1497\">Hollie Baranick, Tours &amp; Guest Experience Manager at Ruby Falls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1542\">What to Expect on the Geology Tour<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1724\">Led by a senior-level Ruby Falls guide, this small-group experience takes participants along the cavern trail to the spectacular underground waterfall. Along the way, guests will:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"2097\">\n<li data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1770\">\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1770\">Look closely at fossils embedded in limestone walls.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1854\">\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1854\">Learn how water dissolves rock over time to form chambers and passageways.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1951\">\n<p data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1951\">Learn how chemical reactions create delicate formations in stunning shapes, sizes, and colors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2097\">\n<p data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2097\">Spend extra time at the breathtaking <strong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2016\">underground waterfall<\/strong>, admiring the towering limestone dome carved by water over thousands of years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2247\">For anyone who\u2019s ever wondered how caves are created \u2014 or just loves uncovering the mysteries of nature \u2014 this tour is the perfect way to dig deeper.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2247\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cavern trail inside Ruby Falls Cave. The trail is surrounded by limestone and geological formations hang from the ceiling about the trail.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-1680x1120.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RF-formations-LeosPassage-No-Sign-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2280\">Meeting Visitor Curiosity<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2700\">Ruby Falls created the Geology Tour in response to guest feedback. \u201cVisitors are requesting opportunities to dive deeper into the natural science of the cave,\u201d says <strong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2510\">Abe McCauley, Director of Operations at Ruby Falls<\/strong>. \u201cThis tour gives them the chance to connect closely with both the beauty and the natural science inside Lookout Mountain \u2014 and to understand why preserving delicate cave ecosystems is so important.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2723\">Plan Your Visit<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2907\">Because of its interactive nature, group sizes are limited, so it\u2019s recommended to purchase tickets several days in advance. The Geology Tour is open to guests <strong data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2904\">ages 5 and older<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3119\">Whether you\u2019re a lifelong science lover or just curious about what lies beneath the surface, the new Geology Tour at Ruby Falls is a chance to experience one of Tennessee\u2019s most iconic landmarks in a whole new way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3208\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/things-to-do\/special-geology-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more and reserve your spot!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digging Deeper: Discover the New Geology Tour at Ruby Falls Ruby Falls has always been a place of wonder \u2014 an awe-inspiring underground waterfall tucked deep inside Lookout Mountain. 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