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Jewel Cave National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Nov 30, 2024 · Immerse yourself in one of the longest caves in the world. With over 220 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its splendor is revealed through fragile formations and glimpses of brilliant color.
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Plan Your Visit - Jewel Cave National Monument (U.S. National …
Welcome to Jewel Cave National Monument. The monument is home to the fifth longest cave in the world. Although geographically "small" on the surface with only 1,273 acres, Jewel Cave spans over 200 miles in length and continues to be explored by volunteer cavers.
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Guided Tours - Jewel Cave National Monument (U.S. National Park …
A Park Ranger gives a guided tour to visitors at Jewel Cave National Monument. NPS Staff Photo. General Cave Tour Information. Ranger-guided tours are required to enter Jewel Cave, and the various tours are offered at scheduled times, which vary …
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Scenic Tour - Jewel Cave National Monument (U.S. National Park …
Oct 23, 2024 · During the Scenic Tour, you will see two types of calcite crystals known as nailhead spar and dogtooth spar, which are the "jewels" of Jewel Cave. In addition, you can view boxwork, cave popcorn, flowstone, stalactites, stalagmites, draperies, and a long ribbon drapery called the cave bacon.
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Basic Information - Jewel Cave National Monument (U.S. National …
Beneath the Black Hills of western South Dakota lies the fascinating underground world of Jewel Cave. This amazing resource delights, perplexes, and lures visitors into a sense of exploration and discovery.
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Top 10 Tips to Visit Jewel Cave - U.S. National Park Service
Mar 13, 2024 · Check out Jewel Cave's Things to Do for descriptions and availability of each! Be Prepared for a Cave Trip – Jewel Cave is 49 degrees F / 9 degrees C year-round and light jacket or sweather is recommended. Tennis shoes, sneakers, or hiking boots are REQUIRED to participate in a cave tour.
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History & Culture - Jewel Cave National Monument (U.S. National …
Sep 28, 2023 · Even though Jewel Cave is thought to be over 60 million years old, our human history started less than 150 years ago. The discovery of Jewel Cave is credited to the Michaud brothers, Frank and Albert, who were gold prospectors in 1900.
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Fees & Passes - Jewel Cave National Monument (U.S. National …
Sep 7, 2024 · Fees are only charged for cave tours, and tickets are required to enter the cave. Due to limited space on each cave tour, advanced ticket reservations are highly recommended. Jewel Cave National Monument offers advanced ticket sales for a majority of cave tours.
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Cave Exploration - Jewel Cave National Monument (U.S. National …
Jan 10, 2024 · A cave explorer looks into the unknown, becoming the first person to ever see this large, dark passage. NPS Photo. Current Jewel Cave Statistics: Length: 219.66 miles / 353.51 km (as of January 8, 2024) Vertical Extent: 832.1 feet (Jewel Cave is …
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Guided Cave Tours (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
Jun 15, 2024 · Exploring the underground wonder of Jewel Cave is only possible on a guided cave tour. There are four cave tour options available. Two are offered all year, the Scenic Tour and Discovery Tour , and two of which are only available seasonally, the Historic Lantern Tour and Wild Caving Tour .
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