Sierra Vista
 
Kartchner Caverns State Park
 
Recommended by: Cpt Sherri Bernal (Jackson)
Jacob's Review:  There is these big giant doors you go in - like Batman’s Cave! Then the cave trail is very clean but you can see down in the cave where it’s muddy - but you stay clean,
     There is a lot of crystals and Stalagtites in this cave, more than in other caves! - Oh and it’s not cold in this cave like in the mine.

Dad's Notes:  Rated as one of the top 10 caves in the world, partly because the cave is still 'living'. This means the formations continue to grow, and cave eco-system continues. Reservations an absolute must - at least 2 weeks in advance, more for busy times. Tour is aprox 75min. 68’ F (100% humidity).
     Recently discovered (1974, publicly announced 1988). The only ‘Living’ Cave in the US - the State has put a lot of effort in preserving the cave environment - You will apreciate the work that has gone into keeping the cave ‘alive’. However the work costs money - meaning - yep, this attraction is a bit pricey!
     Discovery center, gift shop, picnic site, Also hiking trails and campground (62 sites) complete with showers and flush toilets. ??Bike trails??

 
  Car entrance fee $10 Cave tour about $14, $6 kids Camping $15     Info - 520-586-4100 Res - 520-586-CAVE 800-285-3703
  7:30am - 6p Reservations Required     address Update
  Daily Xcept Christmas Day     From Tucson: 45min From Sierra Vista: 25 Min
62 sites complete with showers and flush toilets. (RV?)
  www.pr.state.az.us/parkhtml/kartchner.html
  Drive Directions:   From Tucson: I-10 East to 90 (exit #302). Right (south) seven miles to entrance on right. From Sierra Vista - You have seen it - where I-10 hits 90.
 
Jacob Tip:   Stalagtites are the ones on the ceiling - you can ‘member that because they hold on “Tight”!
 
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