Apr 9, 2023 · A special sight in any cave are the strange and one-of-a-kind formations known as speleothems! Some places within the Mammoth Cave abound in wonderful formations not to …

Mar 24, 2025 · High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface …

Apr 22, 2016 · There are many different types of caves, including solution caves, tectonic caves, boulder caves, sea caves, and lava tubes. Tectonic caves tend to be relatively small and can …

Jun 10, 2024 · Resources in caves and karst landscapes can include countless new, cave-adapted species, paleontological and archaeological discoveries, and amazing recreation …

Jun 20, 2024 · Take a guided, 50-minute walking tour through this cavern, located below the towering 2,000 foot marble walls of the Kings Gates. A short but very steep trail leads to the …

Apr 27, 2022 · These stone formations exhibit bizarre patterns and other-worldly forms, which give some caves a wonderland appearance. Caves vary widely in their displays of …

Apr 10, 2015 · Most water that enters the cave comes down through the joints, which connect the cave with the surface. Where there are many joints, sinkholes can form on the surface. …

The Willd Cave and Introduction to Caving Tours are the most extreme cave tours offered at Mammoth Cave National Park. Learn what to expect and what to wear for these challenging …

Feb 27, 2025 · Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich …

Lehman Caves is the longest cave system in the state of Nevada. Tours have been entering the cave since 1885, and you can become another visitor in a long tradition of explorers. Lehman …