Caves Offer Cool Summer Escapes in Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa hosts several developed and wild caves near Cedar Rapids with Crystal Lake Cave highlight. Located six miles south of Dubuque on highway 52, it opened to the public in 1932 after discovery by lead miners in 1880. Guides lead 3/4 mile walks to a crystal lake, with a constant 50 degree Fahrenheit temperature and a staircase entry to cavern paths. Visitors view stalactites and stalagmites while imagining wishes in the lake.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Crystal Lake Cave
Dubuque
Highway 52
Wonder and Niagara Caves Tourist Guide Highlights
A memo describes Wonder Cave Niagara Cave and Spook Cave near Decorah and McGregor Iowa. It notes hours seasonal 9 to 6 memorial to labor day and 9 to 5 for Niagara with admission 150 to 250 dollars, plus boat tours at Spook Cave and camping nearby.
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Old Joe
Spook Cave
Maquoketa Caves and Nearby Wisconsin Caverns Featured
The piece highlights Maquoketa Caves state park in Jackson County Iowa with thirteen caves including Dance Hall cave designed for easy walks and the need for flashlights. It notes Cold Water cave in Winneshiek County is closed to the public and mentions Wisconsin caves Eagle Cave and Kickapoo Indian Caverns with tours and historic discovery context.
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Maquoketa Caves Park
Eric Harrison
Sixth Street
Sy Clayton
Fourth Avenue
Dance Hall Cave
Maquoketa Caves State Park
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Winneshiek County
Kendallville
Iowa
Picture Rock Park
Jones County
Indian Bluff
Remember These Safety Tips for Caving in Iowa
Mike Bounk of the Iowa Geological Survey cautions cavers to never go alone and to bring three light sources. Groups should include three people, carry water ropes and a compass, and wear durable clothing. Horizontal and vertical caves demand climbing skills and proper gear. join the Iowa Grotto for training and excursions in eastern Iowa.
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Mike Bounk
Iowa Geological Survey
Iowa Grotto
National Speleological Society
Bounk
Iowa City
P.O. Box
Iowa
Resource Book Aimed at Rock Hounds by Cedar Valley group
Cedar Rapids based Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals society publishes the Resource Book for avid rock hounds and newcomers. It covers geology gemology fossils and minerals with conservation and environment notes and lists geological agencies in Iowa and across North America. Copies available via editors Helen Troxel and Leslie Blin.
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Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
United States
Canada
Helen Troxel
Leslie Blin
The Car of the Future preview in Parade this Sunday
A preview of upcoming automotive trends and future car concepts featured in Parade this Sunday. The article highlights design directions, emerging technologies, and consumer implications for next generation vehicles.
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Parade
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Niagara Cave
Decorah
Minnesota
Te Creck
McGregor
Wonder Cave
Locust Blacktop Road
Big Room
Minnesota State Line
Devil’s Bridge
Hillside
America
Gaz
Ette Photo
Wisconsin
Eagle Cave
Eagle Cave Natural Park
Richland County
Kickapoo Indian
Prairie du Chien
Highway 60
Wauzeka
Allamakee
Fayette, Winneshiek
Rock Hounds
eSossniy
Chailee Om Od
Tyay
Metallab
John Zachar, JR. & CO
Ie VO Fe
West Marion
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