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Post by Sasquatch on May 20, 2021 7:21:21 GMT -5
I got a look at a cave in southern Indiana. It was recently acquired by a Christian camp along with 20 acres that promised easier access to a remote part of the camp. This is the smaller part--there is a larger chamber described as "big enough for a square dance." Imagine this on private property.
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Post by indianajoe on May 20, 2021 21:21:32 GMT -5
one common way to know if native Americans camped there is to look at the ceiling. there is often smoke stains on the roof. generally fires were near the mouth of the cave for obvious reasons.
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Post by Sasquatch on May 21, 2021 8:13:28 GMT -5
one common way to know if native Americans camped there is to look at the ceiling. there is often smoke stains on the roof. generally fires were near the mouth of the cave for obvious reasons. Yes, I'd like to look closer. Always in a hurry! I'm sure they made use of it at some point. Too convenient, dry, and well located. |
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Post by stevein on May 21, 2021 11:02:05 GMT -5
Are there bats in there? Bat caves were sought out for Civil War powder production.
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Post by Sasquatch on May 21, 2021 11:05:45 GMT -5
Didn't see any but I suppose there has to be a few. Smelled very clean, really.
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Post by Ahawkeye on May 21, 2021 12:16:31 GMT -5
Are there bats in there? Bat caves were sought out for Civil War powder production. "Bat cave" did you see Robin in there? Ha ha sorry I couldn't resist.😄 |
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Post by Sasquatch on May 22, 2021 7:43:49 GMT -5
Are there bats in there? Bat caves were sought out for Civil War powder production. "Bat cave" did you see Ribin in there? Ha ha sorry I couldn't resist.😄  No, but come to think of it, who wouldn't want a batcave? |
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Post by Ahawkeye on May 22, 2021 8:05:15 GMT -5
"Bat cave" did you see Robin in there? Ha ha sorry I couldn't resist.😄 No, but come to think of it, who wouldn't want a batcave? I know! Right? |
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Post by greyhair on May 22, 2021 10:06:48 GMT -5
What is the name of the cave?
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Post by Sasquatch on May 24, 2021 15:15:12 GMT -5
What is the name of the cave? You know that's a good question. If he told me I forget. I will ask! |
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Post by greyhair on May 24, 2021 15:22:06 GMT -5
Pretty much every cave in Indiana is catalogued and mapped. There are books and online resources via the National Speleogical Society and their local affiliates known as Grottoes. BIG, the Bloomington Indiana Grotto, CIG, the Central Indiana Grotto, and others. If it has been known for a long time, it may be in an older book called Caves of Indiana, by Richard Powell.
When I was younger I was quite active in caving.
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Post by firstwd on May 24, 2021 16:41:57 GMT -5
Pretty much every cave in Indiana is catalogued and mapped. There are books and online resources via the National Speleogical Society and their local affiliates known as Grottoes. BIG, the Bloomington Indiana Grotto, CIG, the Central Indiana Grotto, and others. If it has been known for a long time, it may be in an older book called Caves of Indiana, by Richard Powell. When I was younger I was quite active in caving. I must do some research and see if any of the local private property caves around here are in books. |
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Post by greyhair on May 24, 2021 17:05:44 GMT -5
What County?
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Post by firstwd on May 25, 2021 19:47:59 GMT -5
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No, but come to think of it, who wouldn't want a batcave?