Nestled in the foothills of Sierra Nevada, California Cavern is the first cave that was open to the public in the state in the 1850s. It is still going strong after 170 years, and the unique sights still amuse visitors as they used to do in the yesteryears. The caverns boast of an elaborate network of tunnels and huge crystalline […]
Hall City Cave is a limestone cave near the town of Hayfork in the Trinity County of Northern California. There is a cavern within the cave that has a deep shaft of water. The cave was considered to be a sacred place for the Nor-el-muk and Wintu Native Americans. There is a strong belief that somewhere inside the cave, there […]
Infernal Caverns is the site of the 1867 battle between the US Armed Forces and Shoshone and Pit River Indians. Infernal Caverns Battleground is California Historical Landmark No 16. Also known as Hell Caves, the caverns are around 7 miles from Likely and 1 mile from Ferry Ranch in Modoc County. The Native Americans had made a fortress out of […]
The Mud Caves are a popular attraction in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park in San Diego County. The caves are a fine example of pseudo-karst topography as it was created by water flowing through silt deposits. There are at least 22 caves, and many of these caves are easily accessible. Mud Caves, California Mud caves are a fascinating geological […]
Chumash Painted Cave is not a typical state park. It is a small historical place that is hidden on a windy road in the Santa Ynez Mountains above the modern city of Santa Barbara. There is no entrance fee to this cave as steel mesh has been constructed near the entrance to keep it safe from vandals and irresponsible people. […]
The Black Chasm Cavern, an important National Natural Landmark, is in the town of Volcano in California. The cave draws many visitors from far and near and is an ideal fun destination for the whole family. The gold miners explored the cave in the 1800s, but they found only stalactites, stalagmites, and limestone helictites. Black Chasm Cavern, California The cavern […]
Man has strived to leave his mark on the world for as long as history has been recorded. Images on pottery, carvings in temples, down to the simplest of drawings on cave walls. Burro Flats Painted Cave in California is no different – it is a record of the past for those of us in the present. It is up […]
Subway Cave came into existence nearly twenty thousand years ago during volcanic events. It offers an exciting and unusual hiking experience, and the best part is that it affords an easy cave experience even for the kids. Just put on your headlamps and begin exploring this hidden gem of California! Subway Cave was created when large amounts of lava were […]
Boyden Cavern is a showy cave in the Giant Sequoia National Monument along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway in Fresno County, CA. Daily tours are offered at the cavern and, on-site, there is an international gift shop and picnic tables. Many tourists unfairly compare this to the Crystal Cave, but Boyden Cavern has a beauty of its own, and the […]
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