We meet in room 145 of building E51. Congratulations to Lance Dickey for winning both. Categories of the 2014 Clarksville Cave photo contest! Interview with Priscilla Teter.

Caves are so much more than holes in the ground. Aves hold habitats for completely unique species and environments,. Stunning geological formations, are storehouses of information about. Geologic history, and paleontological remains and a recreational challenge. Aves are formed in many ways, by fissures in bedrock, by spaces among. Under glaciers and by molten lava draining out of hardened lava flows.

Caving can be a strenuous sport, a casual hobby, a means to conducting scientific research, or all of these and more. Caves are found around the world and in a variety of settings, from cold alpine environments to warm tropical rain forests, and are formed through a variety of natural processes. A discussion of caving safety and the related topic of cave rescue to help prepare for the u.

To explore, survey, and study caves and karst in southeastern West Virginia and to assist karst researchers of all interests. WVACS members have contributed to the survey of at least 350 miles.

What is the IKC? Sinks of Indian Creek. Where are the Caves? Protecting caves through active conservation. The IKC is acquiring 25 acres to EXPAND OUR WAYNE CAVE PRESERVE. Your help is needed! To learn more about this exciting project. Has reopened caves in both Spring Mill State Park. And in Cave River Valley. Back issues of the IKC Update. Indiana Bats, Kids and Caves - Oh My! An activity book for teachers.

To explore, survey, and study caves and karst in southeastern West Virginia and to assist karst researchers of all interests. WVACS members have contributed to the survey of at least 350 miles. A recent bolt climb will probably add more mileage to the cave. A major project was begun this year to survey and fully explore Windy Mout.

The Front Royal Grotto is one out of nearly 200 chapters, or grottos, in the National Speleological Society. We conduct regular meetings and serve to bring cavers together in the Front Royal area in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For the first-time caver, know what to expect on your first caving trip. Learn about the gear needed to navigate in the underground world. Read more about the Cave Protection Act, first enacted in 1966.