Cave of the Mounds is Wisconsin's most well-known cave. When my kids were small it was a popular destination for many school class trips and Girl Scout outings.
The Cave was discovered in 1939 near Blue Mound State Park when quarry workers blasted into it. They found stalactites, stalagmites and everything from columns to soda straws, flowstones and draperies. I remember learning in earth science class in primary school that the way to remember which are which is that stalagtites hang tight to the ceiling and stalagmites might grow and someday reach the ceiling. One of those things that stuck in my head!
During October, when you purchase a ticket for admission you can pay an additional $2 and go trick or treating in the cave. You will be given a reusable cloth bag to carry your treats. Inside the cave, you can collect rocks and fossils from the guides along the way. The guides will share information about each of your new treasures.
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Photos from my family albums. Footers from @irisworld
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Thanks! It's a great place to visit on a hot summer day!
Wow that's great
Thanks! It is certainly interesting to go underground and realize that all of that is under your feet!
ide love to go here!!
Have you ever been in a cave?
yes many times
School trips to the cave? I remember this place! It was here that Injun Joe hid his treasures, and Tom Sawyer found them.
Of course, I tried to make a joke.
New Ecency banner? Can I use it?
I have been to Tom Sawyer's cave! It is on the other side of the Mississippi River from me. But it's just a half a day's drive.
@irisworld created and donated this Banner for all of us to use. I just put it in the assets Channel in the ecency Discord!
How interesting, and looks like a fun and different plan for trick or treating, hehe.
There is another cave not too far away that does A Haunted Cave tour in October. I like the idea of rocks better!
I will tell my son in case he has a chance. He is studying in Chicago.
That's where my son lives!
You're never too old to learn... Now I will remember the difference between stalactites and stalagmites 🙂
I remember Mr Swanson standing in front of 6th grade Science class like it was yesterday. He was a great teacher
What a great idea for fun and learning. I never heard of such a thing. :)
Better than candy, right?
You are asking a hard core sugar addict that question. LOL !
Rocks are longer lasting for sure....