 Cave of the Mounds - Reviews from across the web
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Cave of the Mounds - user review
Cave of the Mounds takes its name from the Blue Mounds, two blue hills in southern Wisconsin (yes, they really are blue!). Blue Mounds was settled by Ebenezer Brigham in 1828. The Cave was discovered in 1839 on the Brigham farm by workers removing limestone from a quarry, and accidentally blasted in...
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Cave of the Mounds - user review
If you are into geology or just looking for a fun way to spend a couple of hours, try touring the incredible cave of the mounds located right outside Mt. Horeb. The caves were originally discovered back in 1939 when a quarry operator blasted away a piece of land and saw a gaping hole. They were stun...
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Cave of the Mounds®: How to find us
: Take I-94 West towards Madison. Just east of Madison, take exit 4A, I-90E/I-39S towards Janesville. Go 4 miles. Then take exit 142A, Hwys12/18 West (also called the "Beltline"). Continue 7 miles to exit 258, Hwys18W/151S (Dodgeville exit, also known as Midvale Blvd or Verona Road). Go 25...
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Cave of the Mounds: Area Attractions and Other Links
Since its opening in 1959, Circus World Museum has been owned by The State Historical Society of Wisconsin. It preserves more than 200 circus wagons, the biggest collection of these glittering masterpieces to be found anywhere. Its library and research center, housing thousands of posters, photos, f...
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Cave of the Mounds, Mount Horeb - IgoUgo Reviews
The caves were originally discovered back in 1939 when a quarry operator blasted away a piece of land and saw a gaping hole. They were stunned to find this huge underground cavern complete with huge stalactites and stalagmites. People from all over the country come to see this national landmark and ...
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Cave of the Mounds
The United States Department of the Interior designated Cave of the Mounds a National Natural Landmark because the site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the nation's natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of man's environment . Commonly referred to as the jewel b...
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Destinations - Region - Mt Horeb, Blue Mounds & Barneveld
Blue Mounds, WI 53517', 'Guided tours of natural limestone cave. Gift shop, visitor center, picnic areas and gardens. School and group programs available by advance reservation. NEW in 2004: Gemstone Mining Attraction. Visit our new mining sluice and learn about identifying gemstones and fossils whi...
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Mount Horeb Wisconsin
. It has another, more romantic name which suggests more vividly the sense of magic that pervades this lovely valley: Nissedahle, or Valley of the Elves. An outstanding and unique collection of Norse antiques has been assembled in this homestead of early Norwegian settlers. The museum is nestled in ...
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MYSTERIOUS WORLD: Autumn 1999: Cave of the Mounds
There are many types of speleothems other than stalagtites and stalagmites. One variant type are ribbon stalagtites , which are formed when water flows along the ceiling of a cave, instead of falling vertically. When calcite-laden water drips into shallow pools of standing water, speleothems called ...
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