Karst Topography

Magazine CoverArtist IconSpelunking is the recreation exploration of caves and caves systems. For this assignment, pretend that you are an editor in charge of Spelunking Monthly magazine. Your job is to pick one of the cave systems listed below and create a one page travel advertisement design that would appeal to others who are looking to go on a spelunking adventure in Virginia. You may choose from:

  • Skyline Caverns
  • Luray Caverns
  • Endless Caverns
  • Grand Caverns
  • Natural Bridge Caverns
  • Gap Caverns

Your travel advertisement design can be a one to two page ad and it should contain the following:

  • The name and location of the city and caverns you are advertising;
  • A creative slogan inviting people to visit;
  • Two images that capture the location or features of the cavern;
  • Two reasons why people should come visit the caverns; and
  • The science behind at least two features of the caverns.

Remember, your job depends on your ability to attract people to the caverns, so be creative! Your travel advertisement should be attractive and well-organized. Before you begin, access the Travel Advertisement Design Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit. You may need to use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment. If so, please submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources that you used.

Options to create your travel advertisement include the following:

  • Hand-draw the assignment and then take a picture of it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
  • Hand-draw the assignment and then scan it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
  • Create a new file in a paint or graphics program and utilize the software to create the advertisement. You can then submit your work to the assignment’s dropbox.
  • Use a mobile or computer-based application to create the advertisement. Then, email or export the final product for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.

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Once you have completed your travel advertisement design, please submit your work to the dropbox.