Kartchner Caverns
Photo Tour August 2013
We made another trek to the
Benson, AZ area for a Kartchner Cavern photo tour. This one covered the Rotunda and Throne
Rooms. I have said I would pay extra for
being able to take photos and now have backed that up twice.
Kartchner Caverns State Park
“Experience a stunning limestone cave
in Southeastern Arizona that boasts world-class features. This “live” cave,
discovered in 1974, is host to a wide variety of unique minerals and
formations. Water percolates from the surface and calcite formations continue to
grow, including stalactites dripping down like icicles and giant stalagmites
reaching up from the ground.” They do a
great job of preserving the formations!
It is handicap accessible as well.
Friends of Kartchner Caverns State Park
“Our mission is to partner with the
community and provide resources to advocate for and ensure the continued
preservation of Kartchner Caverns through education and public awareness.”
“The vision of FKCSP
is to be the model to follow in the active support of cave research,
preservation, appreciation, and education in the preservation of a living
cave.”
More information on caves and caverns can be found at
the links below.
National Caves Association
National Speleological Society
More of my images from caves and caverns can be found
at the links below.
We made it out of the cavern just in time to wander around during "Bug Night."
We even had a slice of pie at the Bat Cave Cafe!
There were bug enthusiasts of all ages checking out the insects!
Thanks for looking! Feel free to leave a comment.
