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Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

qualitygal — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:11:31 GMT

I think I'm too claustrophobic!!! Even the thought of bats doesn't bother me. Makes me think of Tom Sawyer.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:23:09 GMT

Yes Karchner Caverns In Southern Arizona. Damp, humid and yes a bit claustrophobic.

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:25:11 GMT

Yes and once was enough. I'm not claustrophobic, there is something just creepy about them.

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Desertdi — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:34:25 GMT

Mammoth Caves, KY

I wouldn't have done it if I had known that Kentucky has had some 'quakes (!!!)

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LdyBugz — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:45:21 GMT

No thanks! I can think of better things to do. Besides, it feels like I've been living in a cave for two years as it is.

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Another new name Sue — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:57:29 GMT

Carlsbad Caverns in NM and Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii.

If you are interested in caves, you can check out the National Geographic movie about the rescue of the boys from the flooded cave in Thailand.

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ECBG — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:01:22 GMT

Years ago, I went in Linville Caverns, an attraction.

DH is a semiprofessional spelunker. You wouldn't believe some of the pictures.

I was in the downstairs freezer a few years ago and he had put a fossilized bat in a baggie in there!

I said NO! and NO!

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:17:10 GMT

Once with my family when I was about 16. I wasn't claustrophic at that time and it was really interesting and fun. I couldn't do it now that's for sure, as I am horribly claustrophic!!!!

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Eileen in Virginia — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:21:09 GMT

Yes, I walked down into a natural (as opposed to well-lit for tourists) lava tube when we went to Hawaii a few years ago. It was eerie. I'm glad I did it, but once was enough. We've also toured Luray Caverns here in Virginia, but they're designed for tourists and a totally different story.

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freakygirl — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:42:43 GMT

yes. it was interesting to see all the formations. very damp though and so tough to clean your shoes when you get out. once was enough.

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dancingwoman — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:51:22 GMT

Yes. Carlsbad....Kartchner...Howe Caverns...and Cave of the Winds..in New Mexico...Arizona...New York...and Colorado.... Beautiful...and not claustrophobic for me...DW

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Ainhisg — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:52:13 GMT

I have been in too many to even list. I live in Missouri, and we are known as the cave state. I have been in several caves in Arkansas, too. I love them!

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:57:14 GMT

No, I haven't am way too claustrophobic for that , but they do look beautiful and very interesting!!!!

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cotton4me — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:35:03 GMT

Yes, Luray Caverns in Virginia.

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vermint — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:37:10 GMT

I tried once, many years ago, and just couldn't go more than a few feet in--even though it was very tall & wide. Too claustrophobic!

I get sweaty palms just watching people explore caves on TV...especially if they have to squeeze through a narrow area.

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wagirl — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:40:36 GMT

@Meowingkitty ---I went there too!! It was amazing and I didn't think it was claustrophic at all---got "kissed" 4 times from the stalagtites dripping in the different rooms---would go back again in a heartbeat!!

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depglass — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:48:31 GMT

Mammoth Cave many years ago. I was OK with that one. My sister moved on to one of those you crawl through. I was quite content to sit with her 10 year old son and wait. I'm surprised she didn't take the kid through. I get more squeamish watching this stuff on TV now than I did back then. Now if I really want to suffer I would sky dive. Heights totally skeeve me out. Not for 10 million dollars.

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Snowpuppy — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:56:48 GMT

@LdyBugz wrote:
No thanks! I can think of better things to do. Besides, it feels like I've been living in a cave for two years as it is.

Best post of the morning!! 🤣

Yes on the caves. Mammoth and Luray Caverns

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MorningLover — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:03:53 GMT

Years ago, I went on a guided tour through the Glenwood Caverns, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. I was more afraid of the bus ride up the mountainside to get to the caverns. And then back down. It was a long.. narrow.. gravel road.. with no railings!

Now you ride up the mountain on the Glenwood Gondola..Just as Scary!!!

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Kalli — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:04:09 GMT

When our children were young, we took them to Penn's cave in Centre Hall, PA. It's a boat tour through the cave. Abosolutely lovely!

Went to Rushmore Cave, Black Hills, SD. A walking tour down into cave. At some points I almost had to turn my body sideways to get through, and I'm what most folks consider to be petite. Very claustrophobic. But once we got past that part and entered the larger rooms, that feeling of being hemmed in on all sides faded. Beautiful! So glad I went on that tour. Probably wouldn't do it again, though.