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BLM's Resource Explorers - It's 120 degrees outside, but inside New Mexico's Endless Cave it's cool and comfortable. Here in the "twilight" section of the cave--where sunlight filters in--we'll see mice, rattlesnakes, and even a few ringtail cats. Further into the cave, it's dark all the time, and most of the creatures we'll see are colorless and have no eyes. They don't need eyes because there is nothing to see--however, their other senses tell them what's going on nearby. Learn more about this cave and the people who explore it.
Cave Page - Caves, Caving and Speleology - Caving articles from around the world, caving in the Picos de Europa, vertical caving techniques, caving in Australia and New Zealand, and caving links.
Mammoth Cave National Park - "Captain, Spock here. According to the informative sign, I am exploring the longest recorded cave system in the world. There seem to be more than 336 miles mapped, but sensors indicate much more to this labyrinth. I chart my location as Kentucky. My Star Fleet tricorder reads ambient temperature at 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Here is a sign; I will read it aloud: `Violet City Lantern Tour, 3 hours, 3 miles (strenuous). A nostalgic tour into a section of the cave that is not electrically lit. The tour features saltpeter mining, prehistoric exploration, historic tuberculosis hospital huts, and some of the largest rooms and passage ways in the cave. The first half-mile follows the Historic Tour route. Do not bring flashlights. Restrooms not available.' No rest rooms? Illogical. Beam me up. No, wait--it says that other tours are available; some are handicapped-accessible and some are short, fun walks for kids, too. And they have rest rooms!"
National Speleological Society - The National Speleological Society is a not for profit organization dedicated to the study, conservation, exploration and knowledge of caves. The Nss was founded for the purpose of advancing the study, conservation, exploration, and knowledge of caves. More than 12,000 members in 200 grottos conduct regular meetings to bring cavers together within their general area and coordinate activities which may include mapping, cleaning, and gating sensitive caves.
Ozark Caving - Learn about various caves in the Ozarks, browse a caver's slang dictionary, or utilize related caving links. Includes some pictures.
Sea Lion Caves - Welcome to the world's largest and most spectacular sea cave. The cave is the home of the wild steller sea lion, primarily during the fall and winter months and is called the hauling area. The rock ledge below the lookout located just outside the cave is the sea lions home during the spring and summer, and is where they breed and bear their young. Sea lions live at Sea Lion Caves year round.
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