Kickapoo Cavern EarthCache

This cache has been archived.

GeoawareUSA10: Since there has been no response to the previous note, I am archiving the cache.

While we feel that Geocaching.com should hold the location for you for a reasonable amount of time, we cannot do so indefinitely. In light of the lack of communication regarding this EarthCache, it has been archived to free up the area for new placements. You will not be able to unarchive this listing.

"If a geocache is archived by a reviewer or staff for lack of maintenance it will not be unarchived."

Thank you,

GeoawareUSA10
Volunteer EarthCache Reviewer

More
Hidden : 11/18/2010
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works
Looking for a different adventure?

Related Web Page

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

This Earthcache is located at beautiful Kickapoo Cavern State Park. The largest cave formation in Texas can be found here. Stop by the park headquarters after your Earthcache adventure and see all what the park has to offer. Guided Wild Cave Tours are available every Saturday, bring a good flashlight. Call ahead to reserve your spot.

The entrance fee to the park is $3.00, and the tour fee is $10.00.

Contact the park headquarters for more information. (830) 563-2342

Kickapoo Cavern is a huge passage containing the most massive speleothems known in Texas, with helictites and other more delicate speleothems in smaller, "normal" size side passages. The cavern was formed by slow-moving groundwater which created large passages in the Devils River Limestone. Stream incision along the margin of the Edwards Plateau shortened the passage to form its entrance. The lowering of the regional water table drained the water from the cave, causing considerable ceiling collapse throughout its length.

To get credit for this cache you need to answer the following questions, using information you find at this location, and send the answers to me. Also, post a picture of your GPSr inside the cavern during your tour or in front of the park headquarters. You don't need to wait for my reply to log this cache as found. Please don't post the answers in your log entry.

Update: The signs at the park entrance have been changed. The questions below reflect information that is provided on the new signs.

1. What cave has the largest column formations in the state?

2. What material did prehistoric people use to make tools 8,000 years ago?

3. Karst landscapes are made up of what type of rock?

Additional Hints (No hints available.)



Advertising with Us

Inventory

There are no Trackables in this cache.

View past Trackables

What are Trackable Items?

Bookmark Lists

View all 14 bookmark lists...