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Crystal Cave is a cave in Richmond Township, near Kutztown, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States, the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It was discovered by William Merkel and John Gehret on November 12, 1871, and quickly became a popular tourist attraction. [1] [2] [3]
Pennsylvania's small towns carry a charm all their own. Add to that the fun and educational aspect of touring something as cool as a cave or cavern, and you have yourself a terrific activity for ...
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Laurel Caverns is the largest cave in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by volume and area. [3] Located in the community of Farmington , it sits on the Chestnut Ridge near Uniontown , [ 4 ] roughly 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Pittsburgh .
The Caverns at Natural Bridge; Clarks Cave; Dixie Caverns; Endless Caverns; Gap Cave; Grand Caverns, formerly "Weyer's cave" Indian Jim's Cave; Luray Caverns; Melrose Caverns; Natural Tunnel; Ogdens Cave; Shenandoah Caverns; Skyline Caverns; Stay High Cave; Unthanks Cave
The cave and 6.8 acres (28,000 m 2) encompassing the sinkhole and cave entrance are owned by a private conservancy organization.This organization is composed of volunteers who monitor the condition of the cave, remove garbage and graffiti, conduct research, and work with the police to deter people from gathering at the cave to drink, use drugs, vandalize, etc.
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The caves would be decorated for many of these events and even illuminated for distinguished visitors by soldiers who would perch on stalagmites with torches. The first official archaeological excavation of the cave was carried out by the Governor of the military prison, Captain Frederick Brome, commencing in April 1863 and continuing until ...