Jacks Fork River - Exploring Caves - Cave Two (A Monday Hike Part One)

in #nature8 years ago

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Entrance to the cave


My brother @jakeimnotshure and I went on what was supposed to have been an easy, relaxing walk along the river to visit a couple of caves.


What I forgot is that the caves we planned on visiting are up on the side of a steep hill. Nothing about this walk was easy or relaxing. In fact, I fell not once, not twice, but three times. I even lost my phone at one point, which thankfully Jake found after tracing the way I slid down on my ass from the first cave. It was THAT steep.


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Inside the cave


This cave was about 30 feet wide and 20 feet deep. It's ceiling was a good 8 or 9 foot. Since it doesn't go back very far, it's actually pretty well lit. We took a break (because I was dying).


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Willie Nelson didn't want to go inside the hole so I just grabbed a photo of it with my flash instead.


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He also wouldn't crawl into this hole. What a fuddy-dud.


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More ceiling

There is another cave to come in this series plus just the hike @jakeimnotsure and I took to get to these caves. Stay tuned!!!

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You are a spelunker! Glad you found your phone and were not hurt.cool little stalactites!

Thanks, @melinda010100! We were so lucky to find it. It is small and black so it could have hidden anywhere. Hope you're having a great week!

Wow, you are braver than I am! 😊 I only go in caves where they have paths and guides like Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and all the cool caves in Texas.

I've been in so many caves I can't even count them. Private property, public property, commercial caves, legally and illegally. ;)
I actually don't really like commercial caves because you can't go through at your own pace and you're always competing with other site-seers for good photos. Plus I can't take my adventure dog with me. Haha! I need a good miner's helmet.

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