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# Front Royal Grotto

A grotto of the National Speleological Society based in Front Royal, VA

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Photos](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/about-frg/photos/) - Caves come in all shapes and sizes... wet, dry, crawly, massive. Here are photos from some of our cave trips in the Virginia and West Virginia region.
- [Caving Information](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/caving-information/)
- [Contact Us](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/contact-us/) - Use the form below to contact Front Royal Grotto, or send an email to info@frontroyalgrotto.caves.org. Name * This field is required. Email * This field is required. Question / Message Submit
- [Newsletters](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/about-frg/newsletters/) - Front Royal Grotto periodically publishes digital newsletter that is distributed to grotto members via email. Previous issues of the newsletter are provided here for reference. 2025 FRG Newsletter November 2025 (PDF)Download FRG Newsletter August 2025 (PDF)Download FRG Newsletter March 2025 (PDF)Download
- [Cave Conservation](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/caving-information/cave-conservation/) - Along with safety, karst conservation continues to be a top priority for Front Royal Grotto. We abide by the Conservation Policy and Preservation Policy established by the National Speleological Society. In addition, Cave Conservancies can be a resource for supportive services such as funding of projects and cave management plans. Cave Conservancies Cave Conservancy of
- [Caving Resources](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/caving-information/caving-resources/) - National and Regional Organizations National Speleological Society (NSS) Virginia Region of the NSS (VAR) Mid-Appalachian Region of the NSS (MAR) Local Grottos Tri-State Grotto Potomac Speleological Club (PSC) Battlefield Area Troglodyte Society (BATS) DC Grotto (DCG) Other Information BAT Conservation & Rescue of Virginia Limited Access Cave List
- [Cave Rescue](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/cave-rescue/) - This page adapted from content from the Central Appalachian Cave Rescue Team If you have an emergency situation: Contact your local emergency services by dialing 9-1-1 After you have contacted 9-1-1, contact the Eastern Region of the NCRC and advise them of the situation by email at eastern@ncrc.caves.org. This will allow a timely alerting of caver
- [About FRG](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/about-frg/) - Grotto History The Front Royal Grotto, a local chapter of the National Speleological Society (NSS), was established to serve the vibrant caving community in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. Nestled near the karst-rich terrain of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Front Royal has long been a gateway to some of the most fascinating cave systems
- [Basic Caving Equipment](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/caving-information/basic-caving-equipment/) - By Nikki Fox There is an art form to figure out what your body needs to maintain warmth underground, without over heating. Caves in Virginia and West Virginia run ~54 degrees year-round. Adding different underground variables, like water or lengthy trips, prove to make challenges in figuring out what works for your clothing choices. Below
- [Introduction to Caving](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/caving-information/introduction-to-caving/) - By Kurt Waldron The mere fact that you are interested in caving implies that you are a risk taker and are comfortable with the unknown. These are good things, but a person preparing for a cave trip considers the risks, tries to anticipate the problems and thinks about the unknowns. No one wants to have a

## Events

- [Bi-Monthly Grotto Meeting - July](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/events/bi-monthly-grotto-meeting-july/) - Meetings are held every other month on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7PM. We are currently meeting at the Box Office Brewery in Strasburg, VA which accommodates both in person and Zoom. Contact to confirm janete@shentel.com or 540-550-3108
- [Bi-Monthly Grotto Meeting - September](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/events/bi-monthly-grotto-meeting-september/) - Meetings are held every other month on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7PM. We are currently meeting at the Box Office Brewery in Strasburg, VA which accommodates both in person and Zoom. Contact to confirm janete@shentel.com or 540-550-3108
- [Bi-Monthly Grotto Meeting - November](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/events/bi-monthly-grotto-meeting-november/) - Meetings are held every other month on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7PM. We are currently meeting at the Box Office Brewery in Strasburg, VA which accommodates both in person and Zoom. Contact to confirm janete@shentel.com or 540-550-3108
- [Bi-Monthly Grotto Meeting](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/events/bi-monthly-grotto-meeting-3/) - Meetings are held every other month on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7PM. We are currently meeting at the Box Office Brewery in Strasburg, VA which accommodates both in person and Zoom. Contact to confirm janete@shentel.com or 540-550-3108
- [Cave Trip - Owl Cave](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/events/cave-trip-owl-cave/)
- [Cave Trip - Glade Cave](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/events/cave-trip-glade-cave/) - Contact the grotto for details on this trip!
- [Caving Knots Practice](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/events/caving-knots-practice/) - Join us for an informal practice session of some common knots used in caving!
- [Bi-Monthly Grotto Meeting](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/events/bi-monthly-grotto-meeting-2/) - Meetings are held every other month on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7PM. We are currently meeting at the Box Office Brewery in Strasburg, VA which accommodates both in person and Zoom. Contact to confirm janete@shentel.com or 540-550-3108
- [Bi-Monthly Grotto Meeting](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/events/bi-monthly-grotto-meeting/)
- [Winter Adventure Weekend](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/events/winter-adventure-weekend/)

## Recurring Events

- [Bi-Monthly Grotto Meeting - {Month}](https://frontroyalgrotto.caves.org/recurring-events/bi-monthly-grotto-meeting-month/) - Meetings are held every other month on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7PM. We are currently meeting at the Box Office Brewery in Strasburg, VA which accommodates both in person and Zoom. Contact to confirm janete@shentel.com or 540-550-3108