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Jewel Cave National MonumentA close-up of calcite crystals/NPS file photo
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Jewel Cave National Monument
Plan Your Visit
 

At Jewel Cave National Monument, you may explore the surface or the subterranean.  Learn about our cave tours or our surface talks by clicking on the 'Things To Do' link above.

A caver measures wind speed at the Humdinger / NPS file photo  

Did You Know?
Due to changes in barometric pressure, strong winds blow through Jewel Cave’s passages miles from the natural entrance. Areas in the cave where the wind is exceptionally strong or loud have names like Hurricane Corner, Whistle Stop, Exhaust Pipe, Humdinger, and Drafty Maneuver.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST