Cascade Caverns Traditional Cache
Hidden : 1/24/2006
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

These coordinates will take you to the entrance to Cascade Caverns – the only cave in Texas with a 100' waterfall and a green dinosaur.

I don’t know how many times I have mentioned Cascade Caverns to someone and they had not even heard of it. Here is your chance to find it and take a tour of one of our lesser known caves.

The caverns have an interesting history. Mastodon bones have been found inside and there is archaeological evidence of American Indian usage – probably Lipan Apache. A German immigrant with a tragic story lived here and two books were written about him, "Hermit of the Caves" and "A Wasted Life." The "Peep in the Deep" lake formation has been used for vertical and rescue training. The big green dinosaur was filmed for a scene in the movie “Father Hood” with Patrick Swayze.

An threatened albino salamander lives in the cave. The Cascade Caverns Salamander Eurycea latitansis is found only in the subterranean water of Cascade Caverns in Kendall County, Texas.

New owners have revived the RV park, added tent camping sites, and created nature trails. Buildings have been improved and new restrooms built.

A Texas state historical marker is placed on the grounds. If you are unable to go inside to read it, it states the following:

Cascade Cavern
Probably formed during the Pleistocene epoch by the underground passage of the Cibolo River, Cascade Cavern presents an interesting mix of geological, archeological, and historical features. It exhibits a combination of the joint and the dip and strike types of caverns, and is the home of a number of unusual animals, including cliff and leopard frogs, Mexican brown bats, and Cascade Cavern salamanders. Archeological evidence uncovered near the cave indicates the presence of two Indian sites. It is probable that the Indians used the cave for shelter, and soot found on the sides of a natural chimney suggests that they had fires. Commercial development of the cave, known earlier as Hester's Cave, began in the 1930s. The current name, taken from the seven waterfalls at the entrance to the cathedral room, officially was adopted in a 1932 ceremony led by State Attorney General, and later Governor of Texas, James V. Allred. Over the years, Cascade Cavern has provided visitors and Boerne area residents with many opportunities for recreation and exploration, and it remains one of the state's important geological sites. (1984)

The hours of the cavern vary, so if you would like to find the cache and take a tour, call to see when they are open.

Across the road you may see five or six very pettable horses, a little old burro that wants to be petted more than the horses, a couple of wooly sheep and a few head of cattle.

More history (visit link)

Take the tour, they'll appreciate your business. Print coupons here (visit link)

+ This location is RV FRIENDLY!

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