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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/24/2023
Lourdes Grotto sits at an interesting site of natural caves.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/24/2023
The site is a shrine to St. Bernadette, the Lady of Lourdes who had a spiritual vision here.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/24/2023
There are two small sections, each up a flight of stairs, with statues and religious icons.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/24/2023
It is said that some visitors have had their own visions while at this site.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/24/2023
Lourdes Grotto has an annual mass following a pilgrimage to the site each February 11th.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/24/2023
Visitors are welcome, and most of the time the site will be empty and the road free of any traffic.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/24/2023
Lourdes Grotto.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/24/2023
Constructed into the natural caves in the landscape.