The fully flooded Marmes Rockshelter is in Franklin County and consists of a shallow, south-facing rockshelter. Excavations were carried out at the rockshelter, and salvage work started with the anticipated flooding of the Palouse River Canyon. However, efforts were futile as they were submerged in water in 1969. Marmes Rockshelter, Washington The flooding was a significant archaeological loss. Still, it […]
Big Four Ice Caves is a great place to watch ice activity just outside of Seattle. Formed by the avalanches and accumulation from the Big Four Mountain, the caves are ever-changing in their appearance. There is a short and scenic trail that will take you there. But visitors are constantly warned not to venture inside the caves as accidents have […]
Layser Cave is in southwestern Washington, accessible after a short hike through the dense forest. It is a small cave and will not take much of your time to explore, but you will learn a lot about the past and how the Native Americans used to live in this cave. The visitors will not find much to do here as […]
When you come to Gardner Cave, you will feel like you are in the center of the earth. It is a 500-million-year-old cavern that has rich geological formations. The 1911 Federal Land survey declared this cave a ‘natural wonder.’ It is the 3rd longest limestone cavern in Washington and offers easy access to visitors. Gardner Cave, Washington The striking feature […]
Ape Cave is the 3rd longest lava tube in the US, and it has moderate to difficult terrain. People visiting the cave should be prepared for pitch-black conditions, cold temperatures, and slippery surfaces. The cave gets heavily crowded on weekends from 11 am to 3 pm, and many people face parking issues. Ape Cave, Washington Ape Cave is a popular […]
Cheese Cave, located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, are lava tubes used to refrigerate the cheese naturally. As with any other cave, it is dark inside and very cold. But exploring these iconic lava tubes would be a one-of-a-kind adventure for anyone. The tour is a learning experience. We get to learn how people stored and refrigerated the cheese […]
Guler Ice Caves is a part of the 650 ft long cave network known for its beautiful ice and rock features. The ice cave retains the bulk of the features throughout the year due to the lower eastern end as it helps trap the cold air that comes in during the winter months. Guler Ice Caves is an inactive lava […]
Paradise Ice Caves were the most popular feature in the Mount Rainier National Park. But that spectacle existed many decades ago as the changing climate has already claimed this fascinating piece of frozen feature. It is sad that once beautiful Paradise Ice Caves cease to exist today. The hikers now find vegetation in the valley, which was home to the […]
Boulder Cave is located east of Mt Rainier National Park. The unique feature of the cave is not the geology of the area but the Pacific Western Big-Eared bats that inhabit the cave and treat it as a hibernaculum. Boulder Cave, Washington Protecting the hibernating bat colonies is necessary as they are essential for our environment. Keeping this in mind, […]
Tree Root Cave is located on Kalaloch Beach, just a few steps away from the Kalaloch Campground Day Use area in the Olympic National Park. The Tree of Life is a clear example of an oddity of nature, and it resulted from the stream undercutting the bluff on which the tree stands and that too by a few strong roots […]
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