Caves in Utah / Somewhere in SW?
 

Hello, I'm sort of new to the site still, but I have a question I was hoping someone might be able to answer. I happen to really like caves, I've been to a couple in California (one at Kings canyon and one somewhere up north), and am curious about any interesting ones that may exist in the southwest.

When I was really young, my family went on a road trip, and we took a route through Arizona/Utah/Colorado/Wyoming. Somewhere on this trip we went to a cave that I remember being unbelievably awesome, but I can't remember where it is. I'd be interested in seeing any other caves/caverns that might exist in the southwest area. Does anyone have any ideas?

I love Lehman Cave in Great Basin National Park in Nevada near the southern Utah border. It is really beautiful.

http://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisi...nformation.htm

Try this website.

Carlsbad Caverns in NM:

http://www.nps.gov/archive/cave/home.htm

It was probably Carlsbad Caverns that you went to although it's on the New Mexico/Texas border.

There is at least one beautiful cave in Utah and it's right outside Salt Lake City - Timpanogos Cave.

http://www.nps.gov/tica/

Hi Archer,

Yes, Timpanogas Cave in American Fork Canyon is a real gem. Very popular, need to get tour tickets in advance.

Take a jacket and drinking water. It's a steep hike up and really COLD inside!

Great Basin National Park in Nevada, not too distant from the Utah border, has a great cave tour. Least visited National Park, I think, so few crowds, and amazing views as it is a vertical park. I think it is off Hwy 50.

The Kartchner Cavern State Park in Arizona opened in 1988. I've never been, but I hear it's really good.

Utahtea

Excellent, thanks for all the help, I wrote each of these down and will check out the websites before I leave. Hopefully I'll get a chance to see a couple. Thanks again!