California Caverns at Cave City
This state historic landmark was known by Native Americans for an indeterminate amount of time. There is some controversy about when exactly California Cavern was discovered by westerners; some evidence points to 1849, and some to 1850. However, we do know that the discovery is attributed to Captain Joseph Taylor who was target practising on a rocky outcropping. Noticing that his targets were being moved by a breeze which seemed to emanate from the rocks, he investigated this curious phenomenon and discovered the entrance to the cave.
We also know that California Cavern was the very first cave in the state to be opened to the public for guided tours in 1850. In the early days, the cave was known as "Mammoth Cave." The original tours, though impressive, were shorter than they are today, since more of the cave system has been discovered over the years. Click on the picture in this paragraph to go to our interactive map which compares the original historic trail to the current Trail of Lights.
2 hour to 5 hour tours are available.
For more info: www.caverntours.com or 866-762-2837.
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