2024年11月30日 · Immerse yourself in one of the longest caves in the world. With over 220 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its splendor is revealed through fragile formations and glimpses of brilliant color.

Welcome to Jewel Cave National Monument. The monument is home to the fifth longest cave in the world. Although geographically "small" on the surface with only 1,273 acres, Jewel Cave spans over 200 miles in length and continues to be explored by volunteer cavers.

2024年10月23日 · During the Scenic Tour, you will see two types of calcite crystals known as nailhead spar and dogtooth spar, which are the "jewels" of Jewel Cave. In addition, you can view boxwork, cave popcorn, flowstone, stalactites, stalagmites, draperies, and a long ribbon drapery called the cave bacon.

A Park Ranger gives a guided tour to visitors at Jewel Cave National Monument. NPS Staff Photo. General Cave Tour Information. Ranger-guided tours are required to enter Jewel Cave, and the various tours are offered at scheduled times, which vary …

2024年9月18日 · Beneath the Black Hills of western South Dakota lies the fascinating underground world of Jewel Cave. This amazing resource delights, perplexes, and lures visitors into a sense of exploration and discovery.

2024年9月7日 · Fees are only charged for cave tours, and tickets are required to enter the cave. Due to limited space on each cave tour, advanced ticket reservations are highly recommended. Jewel Cave National Monument offers advanced ticket sales for a majority of cave tours.

2024年3月13日 · Check out Jewel Cave's Things to Do for descriptions and availability of each! Be Prepared for a Cave Trip – Jewel Cave is 49 degrees F / 9 degrees C year-round and light jacket or sweather is recommended. Tennis shoes, sneakers, or hiking boots are REQUIRED to participate in a cave tour.

2023年9月28日 · Even though Jewel Cave is thought to be over 60 million years old, our human history started less than 150 years ago. The discovery of Jewel Cave is credited to the Michaud brothers, Frank and Albert, who were gold prospectors in 1900.

2021年10月13日 · While here, be sure to explore the exciting exhibits highlighting surface features of the monument and the beautiful formations that give Jewel Cave its name. The visitor center hours, kiosk, theater, and tour times vary by season. For more information, visit Operating Hours and Seasons.

2024年6月15日 · Exploring the underground wonder of Jewel Cave is only possible on a guided cave tour. There are four cave tour options available. Two are offered all year, the Scenic Tour and Discovery Tour , and two of which are only available seasonally, the Historic Lantern Tour and Wild Caving Tour .