FIELD TRIPS
Cathedral Caverns’ massive entrance measures 126 ft. wide and 25 ft. high, a possible world record for commercial caves. Inside the cavern are some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Cave tours are scheduled throughout the day, lasting approximately 90 minutes.
In addition to cave tours, Cathedral Caverns State Park also features gemstone mining. A bag or bucket of mining dirt (seeded with either rough cut gemstones or fossils) is purchased and then sifted through running water in custom-made flumes. Visitors can identify their finds using the gemstone identification display. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available Camping is available.
supports classroom learning in:
Earth Sciences, Geology, Physical Education
topics covered:
Earth’s Physical Structure and Substances, Caverns, Gemstone, Geology, Hiking. Minerals, Panning, Stalagmites
contact info
Phone: 256-888-0230
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Originally called Bat Cave, Cathedral Caverns was opened to the public by Jacob Gurley in the 1950’s. The cave was renamed because of its cathedral-like appearance. Purchased by the state in 1987, it was opened as a State Park in the Summer of 2000. The cave maintains a comfortable 60 degrees temperature year-round, which makes it an excellent field trip for schools, churches or other groups. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors.
contact info
Hrs: 9AM-6PM
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Cave & Mine Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.
Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?
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FIELD TRIPS
Cathedral Caverns’ massive entrance measures 126 ft. wide and 25 ft. high, a possible world record for commercial caves. Inside the cavern are some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Cave tours are scheduled throughout the day, lasting approximately 90 minutes.
In addition to cave tours, Cathedral Caverns State Park also features gemstone mining. A bag or bucket of mining dirt (seeded with either rough cut gemstones or fossils) is purchased and then sifted through running water in custom-made flumes. Visitors can identify their finds using the gemstone identification display. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available Camping is available.
supports scout badges in:
Geology
topics covered:
Earth’s Physical Structure and Substances, Caverns, Gemstone, Geology, Hiking. Minerals, Panning, Stalagmites
contact info
Phone: 256-888-0230
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Originally called Bat Cave, Cathedral Caverns was opened to the public by Jacob Gurley in the 1950’s. The cave was renamed because of its cathedral-like appearance. Purchased by the state in 1987, it was opened as a State Park in the Summer of 2000. The cave maintains a comfortable 60 degrees temperature year-round, which makes it an excellent field trip for schools, churches or other groups. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors.
contact info
Hrs: 9AM-6PM
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Cave & Mine Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.
Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?
View Lesson Plan>>
FIELD TRIPS
Cathedral Caverns’ massive entrance measures 126 ft. wide and 25 ft. high, a possible world record for commercial caves. Inside the cavern are some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Cave tours are scheduled throughout the day, lasting approximately 90 minutes.
In addition to cave tours, Cathedral Caverns State Park also features gemstone mining. A bag or bucket of mining dirt (seeded with either rough cut gemstones or fossils) is purchased and then sifted through running water in custom-made flumes. Visitors can identify their finds using the gemstone identification display. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available Camping is available.
topics covered:
Earth’s Physical Structure and Substances, Caverns, Gemstone, Geology, Hiking. Minerals, Panning, Stalagmites
contact info
Phone: 256-888-0230
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Originally called Bat Cave, Cathedral Caverns was opened to the public by Jacob Gurley in the 1950’s. The cave was renamed because of its cathedral-like appearance. Purchased by the state in 1987, it was opened as a State Park in the Summer of 2000. The cave maintains a comfortable 60 degrees temperature year-round, which makes it an excellent field trip for schools, churches or other groups. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors.
contact info
Hrs: 9AM-6PM
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Cave & Mine Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.
Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?
View Lesson Plan>>
FIELD TRIPS
Cathedral Caverns' massive entrance measures 126 ft. wide and 25 ft. high, a possible world record for commercial caves. Inside the cavern are some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Cave tours are scheduled throughout the day, lasting approximately 90 minutes.
In addition to cave tours, Cathedral Caverns State Park also features gemstone mining. A bag or bucket of mining dirt (seeded with either rough cut gemstones or fossils) is purchased and then sifted through running water in custom-made flumes. Visitors can identify their finds using the gemstone identification display. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available Camping is available.
supports classroom learning in:
Earth Sciences, Geology, Physical Education
topics covered:
Earth’s Physical Structure and Substances, Caverns, Gemstone, Geology, Hiking. Minerals, Panning, Stalagmites
contact info
Phone: 256-888-0230
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Originally called Bat Cave, Cathedral Caverns was opened to the public by Jacob Gurley in the 1950’s. The cave was renamed because of its cathedral-like appearance. Purchased by the state in 1987, it was opened as a State Park in the Summer of 2000. The cave maintains a comfortable 60 degrees temperature year-round, which makes it an excellent field trip for schools, churches or other groups. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors.
contact info
Hrs: 9AM-6PM
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Cave & Mine Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.
Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?
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FAMILY OUTINGS
Cathedral Caverns’ massive entrance measures 126 ft. wide and 25 ft. high, a possible world record for commercial caves. Inside the cavern are some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Cave tours are scheduled throughout the day, lasting approximately 90 minutes.
In addition to cave tours, Cathedral Caverns State Park also features gemstone mining. A bag or bucket of mining dirt (seeded with either rough cut gemstones or fossils) is purchased and then sifted through running water in custom-made flumes. Visitors can identify their finds using the gemstone identification display. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available Camping is available.
topics covered:
Earth’s Physical Structure and Substances, Caverns, Gemstone, Geology, Hiking. Minerals, Panning, Stalagmites
contact info
Phone: 256-888-0230
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Originally called Bat Cave, Cathedral Caverns was opened to the public by Jacob Gurley in the 1950’s. The cave was renamed because of its cathedral-like appearance. Purchased by the state in 1987, it was opened as a State Park in the Summer of 2000. The cave maintains a comfortable 60 degrees temperature year-round, which makes it an excellent field trip for schools, churches or other groups. The park itself encompasses 493 acres, and there are marked hiking trails available for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors.
contact info
Hrs: 9AM-6PM
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Cave & Mine Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.
Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?
View Lesson Plan>>