More Virginia Facts Topography Climate Flora and Fauna Topography Three Physiographic Areas: Atlantic Coastal Plain or Tidewater Piedmont Plateau Appalachian chain Highest Peak: Mt. Rogers, 5,729 feet (1,746 m) Major Rivers: Potomac, Rappahannock, York, James Unique Landforms: The Natural Bridge, Luray Caverns The Natural Bridge, located 45 miles south of Staunton, Virginia, is one of the state's-- and the world's -- most interesting landforms. Boasted as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the world this bridge is 215 feet tall, 90 feet wide adn over 100 million years old. A great place to visit for more information check out this site Luray Caverns is a U.S. landmark and is eastern America's largest caverns. This formation none for its beautiful array of natural colors boasts a wide range of formations and the haunting sounds of the world's only Stalacpipe Organ. For more information click here. [ top ] Climate A mild to humid coastal climate is characteristic of Virginia. Record high temperature: 110 degrees F (43 C) at Columbia on July 5, 1954. Record low temperature: -29 degrees F (36 C) at Monterey on Feb. 10, 1899. Average July temperature: 75 degrees F (24 C). Average January temperature: 36 degrees F (2 C). Average yearly precipitation: 43 inches (109 cm). [ top ] Flora and Fauna This is a short list of trees and animals that are native to Virginia: Trees 12 varieties of oak 5 of pine 2 of walnut Locust, gum and poplar Indigenous Mammals White-tailed Virginia deer Elk Black bear Bobcat Woodchuck Raccoon Opossum [ top ] Source: Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, Worldmark Press, Ltd. 1995

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