A Cave Is More Than A Hole In The Ground

A Cave Is More Than A Hole In The Ground
By: Cave Spelunking

Humans have been exploring caves since the beginning of time. Caves are fascinating…intriguing…mysterious. A cave is much, much more than just a "hole in the ground," as non-cavers claim.

Early humans made their way deep into caves for the purpose of performing rituals to appease whatever "god" was being worshipped (or feared) at the time. Today, caving is a sport. In America caving is sometimes called "spelunking." In England, it's sometimes called "potholing."

Caving is a sport that is enjoyed by more and more people all over the world every day. The haves have been there waiting for eons, but humans have just recently begun to appreciate the beauty and the mystery that lays in these underground wonderlands.

As you leave the world of light behind and descend into a world of utter darkness, there is that moment where light meets dark; where the two extremes blend into a twilight zone that is truly awesome. It appears that the dark rises and turns the sunbeams away.

What lies behind that twilight zone is even more amazing. There are cave formations that have been in the making for millions of years. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites rise from the floor. Sometimes the two meet to form a column. There are helictites that look like tree roots that have been turned to stone. There are gypsum flowers that actually reflect light. And moon milk — let's not forget that wonder. It looks like milk, but it isn't liquid. It's not rock, but it is almost solid. Amazing!

Who knows what mysteries lay yet undiscovered in caves that haven't yet been found? Yes, caving is one of the fastest growing human activities (I hesitate to call it a sport, but that's what others call it.)

Rock On & Keep Spelunking...
Cave Spelunking.