Ruby Falls

Ruby Falls is much beyond a simple attraction for Chattanooga. It represents an underground waterfall and the deepest commercial cave visited by over 400,000 people annually. The attraction itself has a long history spanning over 8 decades but what makes it unique is the contribution from Ruby Falls to reducing environmental footprint, developing an environment friendly and sustainable business model in difficult conditions, and providing the visitors with a better experience.

Outside environmental consultants, internal teams for environmental management and 3rd party audits together have ensured that the Ruby Falls presents itself as a role model in producing renewable energy, reducing greenhouse emissions, and reduction and recycling of waste apart from appropriate land use planning. Sustained efforts in this direction have earned the Rub Falls the distinction of being the first U.S. attraction that successfully completed the certification process of Green Globe International.

Official website of Ruby Falls

http://www.rubyfalls.com/

Visitors information for the Falls

http://www.rubyfalls.com/pages/Plan-Your-Visit/

The Big Frog Mountain sports an array of solar panels that produce 16,000 watts of renewable energy for the Rub Falls. This apart, the energy management systems adopted by Ruby Falls has resulted in saving as much 24% power consumption which is another contribution towards environmental awareness. When you travel Chattanooga, this attraction should figure in your ‘must see’ list, because it is not always that you get to visit such a unique facility. In the modern era when we are discussing so much about the ‘Greenhouse effect’ ‘carbon credit’ and other related issues, here is one place that has translated the discussion into verifiable action impacting the immediate neighborhood and standing as an example for others to follow in similar settings.

While there are plenty of other reasons and attractions to help you decide on a Chattanooga travel, the Ruby falls is invitingly special not merely as an attraction but also as a source of great education and an opportunity to understand and appreciate the various initiatives from the Ruby falls towards environmental protection and environmental friendliness.

Special events at the Falls

http://www.rubyfalls.com/pages/Ruby-Falls-Special-Events/

Facilities and services at the falls

http://www.rubyfalls.com/pages/Ruby-Falls-Facilities-Services/