Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad, NM
Phone: 575-785-2232
Carlsbad Cavern is one of over 300 limestone caves in a fossil reef laid down by an inland sea about 265 million years ago. Twelve-to-fourteen thousand years ago, American Indians lived in the Guadalupe Mountains. Some of their cooking ring sites and pictographs have been found within the present-day boundaries of the park. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is celebrating its centennial as a National Park...
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Woodville, AL
Phone: 256-728-8193
Originally called Bat Cave, Cathedral Caverns was opened to the public by Jacob Gurley in the 1950s. The cave was renamed because of its cathedral-like appearance. The cave maintains a comfortable 60 degrees temperature year round; which makes it an excellent field trip for school, church, or other groups. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available for those wanting...
Cave of The Mounds, National Natural Landmark
Blue Mounds, WI
Phone: 608-437-3038
Cave of the Mounds was accidentally discovered on August 4, 1939. Workers removing high-quality limestone from a quarry on the Brigham Farm blasted into the Cave. The cave itself is more than a million years old and the rock it is formed in is over 400 million years old! A walk down our geologic timeline will take you on a journey to understand how the...
Cave of The Winds
Manitou Springs, CO
Phone: 719-685-5444
At Cave of the Winds Mountain Park we offer unique experiences, both above and below ground, to families, adventure seekers, schools, and scouts from near and far. Our guests are often stepping out of their comfort zone and facing fears, enjoying time with family, seeking an educational experience that they can see and touch, or crossing something off their “bucket list.”
Cave Without A Name
Boerne, TX
Phone: 830-537-4212
Cave Without a Name is a natural, living cavern. Some say the most beautiful in Texas. The Cave is filled with spectacular formations of Stalactites, Stalagmites, delicate Soda Straws, Cave Drapery, magnificent Flowstones, Rimstone Dams, and more. Are you looking for an exciting, educational, and affordable experience for your next field trip or campout? Cave Without A Name is the perfect location for you! We...
Caverns of Sonora
Sonora, TX
Phone: 325-387-3105
The Caverns of Sonora, a National Natural Landmark, is a unique cave located 8 miles west of the small city of Sonora, the seat of Sutton County, Texas. It is a world-class cave because of its stunning array of calcite crystal formations, especially helictites. The Caverns of Sonora is internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful show caves on the planet.
Cosmic Cavern
Berryville, AR
Phone: 870-749-2298
Cosmic Cavern in Berryville, Arkansas is one of the state’s most beautiful natural attractions! When you are in Northwest Arkansas or the Berryville area and are looking for “things to do” or “attractions” Cosmic Cavern is a “must-see” destination. The cave features a 9-foot soda straw, the longest known in the Ozarks, and 2 bottomless cave lakes. The first lake, South Lake, has had trout...
Crystal & Fantasy Caves
Hamilton Parish, BX
Phone: 441-293-0640
The moment you complete your descent down the walkway into Crystal Cave on your guided tour, you know you are on a journey of amazing natural beauty. Pathways of floating pontoons spread out before you, spanning a crystal-clear underground lake. As you peer into the water, spectacular formations seem to exist mere inches beneath the surface. In fact, they are over 50 feet below you,...
Crystal Cave - Heineman's Winery
Put-in-Bay, OH
Phone: 419-285-2811
See celestine crystals up to 3 feet in width! Discovered by workers in 1897 while digging a well for the winery 40 feet above, Crystal Cave is the world's largest geode. The walls of this cave are covered in strontium sulfate, a blueish mineral called celestite. These crystals range from 8 to 18 inches long. Owned and operated by Heineman Winery, Crystal Cave helped save...