Kings Dominion in Doswell in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Jungle X-Pedition Base Camp
Adventurers Wanted!
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 25, 2026
1. Jungle X-Pedition Base Camp Marker
Pictured here is the man who first discovered this ancient site back in 1935, Prof. Gerard Winston Whey, a notable member of the esteemed Manhattan Explorers Society. We hope his adventurous spirit inspires you to explore this rich jungle!
"Semper Esse Cognito - Always Be Exploring"
This motto, alongside the mission of the Manhattan Explorers Society, which was "Exploring without Destroying," are the core tenets of our Foundation.
We believe that the spirit of safe, respectful, and non-intrusive exploration helps us to understand the natural world and other cultures in the best way possible.
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Location. 37° 50.36′ N, 77° 26.549′ W. Marker is in Doswell, Virginia, in Hanover County. It is in Kings Dominion. It can be reached from Kings Dominion Boulevard near Interstate 95, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in Kings Dominion amusement park, to the right of the entry into the Jungle X-Pedition section. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell VA 23047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Central Virginia, and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 25, 2026
2. Jungle X-Pedition entry
The marker is to the right of the entryway
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Boulder Bumpers (within shouting distance of this marker); Ranger Smith's Jeep Tour (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boo Boo's Tree Swings (about 300 feet away); The Wave Swinger (about 400 feet away); The Scooby-Doo Ghoster Coaster (about 400 feet away); Arachnidia (about 500 feet away); Reptilian (about 500 feet away); Volcano (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doswell.
More about this marker. Rides in the Jungle X-Pedition section of Kings Dominion include the 305-foot "giga-coaster" Pantherian along with Rapterra, Flight of Fear, Tumbili and Reptilian.
Also see . . . Jungle X-Pedition. The KDFans website looks at the "history" behind the Jungle X-Pedition section of the park, which opened in 2022. This section of the park had previously been the Safari Village. (Submitted on July 30, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 25, 2026
3. Jungle X-Pedition Base Camp Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
