Tag: cave tours
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Five Favorites :: Past Civilizations
It is always fascinating in traveling to run upon artifacts and evidence of civilizations long since past. These moments are small glimpses into the past of a people and a culture and give a little understanding to the history of a place. But then we realize that the glimpse is not enough and we find…
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Cave Tour at Ruby Falls {Tennessee}
We have been to Chattanooga many times. Yet there are still things that remain on our list of places to visit and things to do. Near the top of that list is to visit Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain. We have visited the neighboring attraction of Rock City Gardens a few times. Every time we…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Home in the Rocks
A few years ago I found myself in the desert of New Mexico and it didn’t take long to realize why it’s called ‘The Land of Enchantment’. I ventured out one day to see the Gila Valley Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Sitting in the Gilla Wilderness area, about 45 north of Silver City, is this…
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Visiting Dunbar Cave State Park {Tennessee}
If you have been following me for a while, you will know that we have been working on seeing all of the state parks of Tennessee. When we moved here three years ago we set that goal as we spent every weekend venturing out and getting to know the place we now call home. We…
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Domes & Dripstones – Mammoth Cave National Park {Kentucky}
It was a perfect day with blue skies and mild temperatures. But instead of spending the day outdoors, we decided to go underground with a tour at Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave is the world’s longest cave system stretching over nearly 53,000 acres of land. Mammoth Cave became a national park in July 1941.…
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Historic Cave Tour- Mammoth Cave National Park {Kentucky}
This weekend took us up to the beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park. This is the longest cave system in the world and it has been drawing the curious explorers for over 4,000 years. Established as a national park in 1941, a world heritage site in 1981, and an international biosphere reserve in 1990. Is it…
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Cave of Wonders National Park {Dominican Republic}
One of the most amazing places to visit while in La Romana is the Cueva de las Maravillas -Cave of Wonders National Park. Cave of Wonders…just the name gives you goosebumps of anticipation! As you enter the park you make your way through the lush green of the island. And then you come to an…