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Located
in
beautiful southeastern West Virginia (WV), Organ Cave is the second largest
commercial cave in the eastern United States, and one of the oldest
commercial caves in the country. A Natural National Landmark, and a National
Historic Landmark, with over 45 miles of mapped passageways. We have
people that were part of the mapping grottos and also private surveyors that
say the cave is over 70 miles long. The West Virginia and Virginia
Cave Conservancies say we will probably never know the length of Organ Cave
because of the complex system. Organ Cave is the 27th largest cave
in the world and there are still 200 known passageways that have yet to be
explored. Everyday the longest cave list will change and the position
of a cave will change, but Organ Cave has remained in the top 30 since the
list was created. 2004 was a special year for us at Organ Cave, as it marked our
300-year anniversary. Colonial pioneers discovered the cave in 1704.
We have other writings that date back farther than the 1704, but this date
is the date used because it is very readable. Organ Cave has played a significant role in
American history, as well as providing a
living laboratory for scientists in the fields of
geology, archeology,
biology
and paleontology. We invite you to
visit us at Organ Cave and discover the
mysterious and amazing wonders of the world underground.
We offer
walking tours
of the cave year round led by a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
Organ Cave is more than a collection of stalactites and stalagmites; it’s a
living museum. Our tours will give you a chance to learn about the
American Civil War,
give you an understanding of cave ecology, and provide you with an in-depth
introduction into how caves work and how we are working to preserve these
natural wonders. For the more adventurous, we offer
Extended Exploring Expeditions,
your chance to go further into the depths of our cave and discover some of
the most amazing sights on the planet. A heavy investment in gear is not
necessary for you to experience some of the best caving in the world, as we
include gear and experienced guides in our
packages. We are now offering new
outdoor adventures
with a zip line and a climbing and rappelling tower. We
are offering packages with nice discounts on these also.
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