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Oregon Caves National Monument100 years of Discovery
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Oregon Caves National Monument
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Celebrate 100 years with Oregon Caves

Step back in time and tour the passages inside Oregon Caves.  Exploring the caves has been a tradition for more than a century. All tours are Ranger-lead and your guide will take you through the marble corridors and discuss the caves’ natural and cultural history.

 
Enjoy many of the kid friendly Ranger-led programs.
Enjoy many of the kid friendly Ranger-led programs.

Aboveground Adventures

In addition to exploring the cave, have fun discovering what lies on the surface above the cave. There are a number of different adventures to experience aboveground in our old-growth forest.

This region is recognized to be one of the most geologically unique and botanically diverse in the United States, so take advantage of your visit!

 

Cave Tours Descriptions
Tour Oregon Caves!
Take a tour through Oregon Caves.
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Oregon Caves Chateau
Lodging at Oregon Caves
You can stay overnight or dine at the Historic Oregon Caves Chateau
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Explore the old-growth forest.
Hiking Trails
Explore the four hiking trails in the old-growth forest.
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Squeezing through the rocks during Oregon Caves Off-Trail Caving Tour
Introduction to Caving Tour
Find out more about the caving tour offered at Oregon Caves.
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A small cave located near the visitor center.  

Did You Know?
The marble rocks of Oregon Caves were once a tropical reef that was pushed under the continental edge to a depth of 12 miles and then uplifted to 4,000 feet above sea level.

Last Updated: December 05, 2008 at 14:08 EST