Monday morning we got up early and drove about 40 minutes north to Maquoketa Caves State Park. Ian and I went a few weeks ago with the YM and YW, but this was the first trip for Jenny, AJ, Cooper, and Satch.
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| Just inside Upper Dance Hall Cave. The caves have seen serious overuse for more than a century, so the biggest stalactites you can find are only about half an inch long. It is still cool to go and explore, though! |
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| Under the natural bridge. We found frogs. |
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| And cool bugs. |
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| Hiking down toward Barbell Cave. Our friends, the Glass family, met up with us and we got to explore together. |
AJ, Satch, and Jenny (with Marty photobombing) in Middle Dance Hall Cave
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| This trail didn't really lead to anywhere, but it was very picturesque. Satch was curious as to why we climbed the stairs just to come right back down. |
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| Jenny and I at the exit to Lower Dance Hall Cave. The light was beautiful. Wish I knew how to do it justice, photographically. |
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| This is the biggest chamber we went through in the caves we explored. With the morning light, a little mist, and just the first few leaves turning yellow, it was really beautiful. Jenny mentioned how it reminded her of Hawaii-- swap the limestone out for lava rock, and I could totally see that. It was humid, green, and gorgeous. |
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