Jewel Cave National Monument

Trails I've Hiked: Canyons Trail At Jewel Cave National Monument

Finding myself with several hours to kill before my tour of Jewel Cave, I took a hike. It's something you might keep in mind when you visit Jewel Cave National Monument in South Dakota.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 5th, 2018 8:49am

Enjoy Ranger-Led Hikes On National Trails Day At Jewel Cave National Monument

For the eighth straight year, Jewel Cave National Park in South Dakota is partnering with the American Hiking Society to host ranger-guided hikes on National Trails Day. This year, the hikes take place on Saturday, June 3.

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By NPT Staff - June 1st, 2017 3:00am

Elevator Assessment At Jewel Cave National Monument To Be Rescheduled

Jewel Cave National Monument in South Dakota will be fully open to visitors with regular cave tours from January 30 through February 10, as a mechanical assessment of the monument's elevators is being rescheduled.

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By NPT Staff - January 28th, 2017 2:30am

Elevators At Jewel Cave National Monument To Undergo Mechanical Assessment

A need to assess the mechanical condition of the elevators at Jewel Cave National Monument will require a halt on cave tours from January 30 through February 10, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - January 26th, 2017 2:00am

New Year And New Discoveries At Jewel Cave National Monument

Every now and then, Jewel Cave reveals a secret.

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By NPT Staff - January 19th, 2017 2:30am

Jewel Cave Expands Activities For Spring

With temperatures warming above ground, Jewel Lake National Monument in South Dakota is preparing to take more people underground to view cave chambers, fragile formations, and calcite crystals.

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By NPT Staff - March 4th, 2016 2:00am

Improved Safety At Jewel Cave National Monument Clears The Way For Younger Tour Participants

Installation of fencing in strategic spots along the Scenic Tour at Jewel Cave National Monument has led to the decision to let children under the age of 5 to once again go on the tour.

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By NPT Staff - February 13th, 2016 2:30am

Jewel Cave National Monument Claims 7 More Miles Of Passages

How long is Jewel Cave? If you said 150 miles, you'd be wrong. That was the length measured back in 2010 when volunteers charted more than 3,000 feet of unexplored passageways. Now the total has been pushed to 180 miles thanks to another group of volunteers.

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By NPT Staff - December 13th, 2015 2:30am

On The Road In The National Park System: There's Cold In Those Hills

The Black Hills have long been considered sacred ground by the native people, and after a visit here, perhaps you will too. Start your journey in Rapid City, South Dakota, which is set against the eastern slope of the mountains. The history here, of miners, soldiers, and native tribes, is fascinating. Gold drew the original settlers, but tourism now sustains the region.

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By Patrick Cone - June 23rd, 2014 3:25am

Who Ya Gonna Call When Things Go Bad? Parks Host Cave Rescue Training

When emergencies occur, Americans take it for granted that trained help will arrived promptly. That doesn't happen by chance, however, and a recent training session will help prepare emergency responders in case things go wrong in some of the most challenging locations on earth: caves.

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By Jim Burnett - October 9th, 2011 2:00am

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