The cave is one of the few with Calcite crystals covering many walls, which is how it got it's name. (the main room had a few crystal areas, but not too many)
Ellie was a bit scared down there, but the rest of the family did OK.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
The Black Hills Part III: Jewel Cave
On our way out, we stopped by Jewel Cave national monument and took the 30 minute "Main Room Only" since it was shorter, and was the children's first time inside a cave like this.
The cave is one of the few with Calcite crystals covering many walls, which is how it got it's name. (the main room had a few crystal areas, but not too many)
Ellie was a bit scared down there, but the rest of the family did OK.
The cave is one of the few with Calcite crystals covering many walls, which is how it got it's name. (the main room had a few crystal areas, but not too many)
Ellie was a bit scared down there, but the rest of the family did OK.
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