Exploring Caves: Cave Care

Danger!

Cave explorers always go in groups, never alone. If an accident does happen, cavers can help each other or send for rescuers. Joining a caving club is a good way to learn safe caving skills.

Damage to Cave Environments

When we visit caves, we must do no harm. Trash can kill cave wildlife. Graffiti makes the walls ugly and lasts forever. Cave features take thousands of years to grow. A broken stalactite or gypsum flower can't be put back together. Future visitors will want to see unspoiled caves as much as we do!

All USGS teaching packets are based on National Education Standards.

Make limestone caves paper models.

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