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Did you know there were caves in Florida? Cave diving is popular at many of the Florida springs, but Florida Caverns State Park is the only dry cave open to the public. Behind a heavy metal door awaits exploration into another world. How did these caves form? Millions of years ago, sea levels were much higher leaving a majority of the coastal areas underwater. Over the years, as sea levels fell, debris on the sea floor hardened into limestone which was dissolved by naturally acidic groundwater, thus creating crevices large enough to walk through. The process is still occurring today when rainwater drips through the cracks forming beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and other various formations. How were they discovered? Funny story. A tree is uprooted in the forest, leaving a large hole in the earth, do you climb down that hole? That’s exactly what Oliver Chalifoux, a National Park Services geologist, did, leading to his discovery of the incredible the cave system below. The area was already being developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, who are responsible for many of the Florida State Parks. It was then that their efforts moved underground, working tirelessly in dark, damp and cramped conditions to […]

A 5-day trek through Hang Son Doong, the largest cave in the world. Located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the Quang Binh province of Central Vietnam

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

Need a quick getaway? These are the best day trips from Las Vegas. People are surprised how much we love living in Vegas, but we've found a lot of gems.

Something quite special dwells beneath the surface of New Zealand and these images prove that the country is just as beautiful below ground as it is above! The Waitomo area is famous for it’s limestone caves and within these caves are one of the most magical insects in the world, the glowworm. Glowworms emit a phosphorescent glow that light up the cave and create a surreal environment. Over the past year I have been back and forth to Waitomo’s Ruakuri Cave to master the art of photographing these magnificent little creatures - it’s been quite the experience! When the headlamps are out and all you can see are the glowworms, you can’t help but feel like you’ve stepped into James Cameron’s Avatar Pandora, it’s just unreal! Photographing glowworms is very similar to shooting the night sky, however the exposure time can be much longer.

Photos and write-up about a visit to Maquoketa Caves State Park Iowa

These places possess such incredible and unusual colors it’s hard to believe they exist.

If there was one place that I knew I wanted to visit on my National Park trip, it was Thor’s Cave Peak District! I mean, who doesn’t want to visit a mysterious cave high up

Only one of the original Seven Wonders of the World remains, so we've picked seven new wonders that you can actually visit across the globe over the next year

These stunning caves aren't part of some fairy-tale world or horror movie - they can be found in some of the world’s most remote places in Asia, North America and Europe. Caves like these usually form when water seeps down through cracks in limestone rock. Over millions of years, these openings, and the limestone left behind by dripping water, can form the majestic caves you see here.

The afternoon sun blazes down as you wipe beads of sweat from your sunglasses. You've walked for miles. Civilization feels light-years away. No longer are there any signs of life save the occasional bird fluttering in the distance. And the silence. Both perfect and haunting.

Handwritten description back: Olifantsgrot Goa-Gadjah te Bedhoeloe. Cave entrance at the Goa Gajah complex near Bedulu. "At the façade of the cave is a relief of various menacing creatures and demons carved right into the rock at the cave entrance. The primary figure was once thought to be an elephant, hence the nickname Elephant Cave. The site is mentioned in the Javanese poem Desawarnana written in 1365." [Wikipedia (unknown date). Goa Gajah. (consulted 2012)]

Stairway inside the caves of Beit Guvrin National Park, Israel (by elroyie).

18 amazing cave tours around the world, from underground caves you can scuba dive in to massive caves that hold ancient rock paintings.

These amazing unique, hand-carved caves in New Mexico are absolutely breathtaking, and there's one way you can see them first-hand.

Marble Caves is one of the best-hidden gems in Chile’s Patagonia region. We cover all you need to know to visit these beautiful Marble Caves in Chile.

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About The Artwork A small cascade in a cave, illuminate with an ethereal glow. All large prints are an edition of 3, and are available in 20x30, 32x48, 40x60 & 48x72 (or similar size depending on the format of capture). All images medium format film camera or D800, and prints provided will be on top quality archival paper with at least 1” of white edge as well as a certificate of authenticity. Numbered and signed by artist on print if requested. Small prints are also available in an open edition. Original Created:2020 Subjects:Landscape Materials:Paper Styles:Fine Art Mediums:DigitalC-type Details & Dimensions Photography:Digital on Paper Artist Produced Limited Edition of:3 Size:32 W x 48 H x 0.1 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:No Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:United States. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.

The second day of our two-day slow boat to Luang Prabang was another interesting day. We had an early breakfast at 6.30 am, and then set sail at 7 am.

Take a journey to the center of the earth in Hang Son Doong, the largest cave in the world.

A cave overlooking a beautiful valley in the French Alps.

These are the most beautiful caves around the world, which you should put on your bucket list ASAP.

Recently discovered by local man Ho Khanh and the British Cave Research Association in 2010. Find out how you can explore the cave with the original team on what is one of the greatest adventures on this planet!

A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. Caves form naturally by the weathering of rock and they often extend deep underground. Because of their uniqueness and beauty, some caves have become very interesting places for tourists and photographers worldwide.

Cave behind Plemont Waterfall in Jersey Island, UK (by Jsysco).

Ooh, a Sunday post! When Lydia and I were planning our trip to Bermuda the one thing we both knew we *had* to do was see the crystal caves. If you know me well, then it’s probably no surprise to you that I had a pretty killer rock collection when I was a kid. […]

Entrance to Sintersee underground lake, Tropfsteinhöhlen Cave, Austria.

This place is on private property. Listing for informational purposes only. Please do not visit without express permission from the land owner.  One of Alabama's most picturesque caves! Famous 150 ft. deep vertical cave in Etowah County. A stream flows in near the top and splashes down along the side. Beams of sunlight illuminate the sides of the crater. Great for rappelling and caving to explore, but be careful - the terrain is a bit slippery and is dangerous for beginners. "The trip is flat until you get to the first point on the map which is a hole in the ground.  From there you follow the trail along the right side of the wash and watch for the trail to turn right up the mountain.   There are two openings to cave, one through the roof which is reported to be 150' high.  When the sun is overhead you will get a sunbeams and after a rain you will have the waterfall.  In the iPhone pictures attached I only had the waterfall.  Watch your step entering the cave, it is slippery!" Caving—also occasionally known as spelunking in the United States and Canada and potholing in the United Kingdom and Ireland—is the recreational pastime of exploring wild (generally non-commercial) cave systems. In contrast, speleology is the scientific study of caves and the cave environment. Caving is often undertaken for the enjoyment of the outdoor activity or for physical exercise, as well as original exploration, similar to mountaineering or diving. Physical or biological science is also an important goal for some cavers, while others are engaged in cave photography. Virgin cave systems comprise some of the last unexplored regions on Earth and much effort is put into trying to locate, enter and survey them. In well-explored regions (such as most developed nations), the most accessible caves have already been explored, and gaining access to new caves often requires cave digging or cave diving.

Central Oregon is a beautiful, and often overlooked, area of the state. Make the most of your Oregon road trip with these 3 incredible caves near Bend.

It almost looks like a painting.

Planning to travel down the scenic Carretera Austral Highway? Here's our guide to the 10 best places to visit along the Carretera Austral Highway in Chile!

Vietnam's Marble Mountains are abrupt hills of marble on otherwise flat ground. All you need to know to beat the crowds to Marble Mountains, store your bags and have a great day trip ffrom Hoi An!

Fingal's Cave, on the island of Staffa off the west coast of Scotland (near Mull and Iona), is a sea cave formed within Tertiary basalt lava flows which have cooled to form hexagonal columns. There is a path in on one side which involves stepping from the top of one column to the next. The cave stretches 250 feet in to the rock and its roof is 70 feet above the sea. Its size and naturally arched roof, and the eerie sounds produced by the echoes of waves, give it the atmosphere of a natural cathedral. The cave's Gaelic name, Uamh-Binn, means "cave of melody".

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see on any trip to New Zealand. The Waitomo caves tours were one of my favorite things I saw in NZ.

The world’s largest cave, Hang Son Doong (Mountain River Cave) in Vietnam, has suddenly become a lot larger thanks to the remarkable discovery of an underwater…

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Water is a recurring theme in my list of the most beautiful places in Wisconsin. After all this is a state with a shoreline on two Great Lakes. In the ... Read more

Recently discovered by local man Ho Khanh and the British Cave Research Association in 2010. Find out how you can explore the cave with the original team on what is one of the greatest adventures on this planet!