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We learned that the cave is actually a part of "Colossal Cave Mountain Park" encompasses many more things to do and see than just the cave itself. (The Park was placed on the "National Register of Historic Places" in 1934.) For a $5 per car Park admission fee (2008 fee), you will be given a map and information about activities which will keep you in the park for a day or perhaps several days.
One large part of the park is the La Posta Quemada Ranch which is a 130 year old working ranch where you will find museums, a research library, riding stables, a gift shop, restaurant, gardens, picnicing area, restrooms and MORE. There is even an area to sluice for gemstones! The El Bosquecito & La Selvilla areas of the park offers camping and picnicing.
Because of my sometimes really rather non-adventureous family, we only spent time at the cave. The cave requires a separate admission fee which costs the 3 of us $8.50 each. (My husband didn't ask if any discounts were available!) Purchase the tickets in the "Bat Pot Giftshop." (There is also a snackbar.)
We had about a 45 minute tour of the cave which was fairly extensive saw lots of stalagmites and stalagtites including one called "Old Baldy" (because the constant rubbing of hands on it) and "The Cathedral". We learned about the cave's interesting history from our good guide who explained how the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp) installed all the walkways and lightening inside the traversible part of the cave. Another interesting fact was how early visitors actually spent days exploring down in the cave prior to these "modern" conveniences.
The park also offers special "Wild Cave" and "Off-route" tours on the weekend; stage coach and hayrides; and cowboy cookouts. I definitely think the park is worth a visit! Leave a Comment Address: 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, ArizonaPhone: (520) 647-7275Directions: I10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (vail exit), turn North and follow the signs for 7 miles. Or from NE Tucson, take Freeman Road to Old Spanish Trail and follow signs to Park entrance.
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 by HeidiRLeave a Comment Directions: I10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (vail exit), turn North and follow the signs for 7 miles.
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 In Colossal Cave by jedd43
900 - 1450 A.D.
Prehistoric Hohokam Indians Sheltered in Colossal Cave.
They left behind artifacts, like this metate and mano which were used to grind a variety of seeds, grains and berries for food. . Leave a Comment
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 Colossal Cave by jedd43
1880 - 1900
Outlaws holed up in Colossal Cave more than once.
Newspaper accounts of the time report that posses found belongings like these in the cave. . Leave a Comment
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 Colossal Cave by jedd43
1900 - 1934
Colossal Cave became a popular place for adventure and exploration.
Here is gear like that used by explorers of the time. . Leave a Comment
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900 - 1450 A.D.
Mortar's were sometimes used to powder colored clays for pigmants to paint their pottery, or sometimes they were used to grind herbs and hard coated seeds. . Leave a Comment
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Phone: (520) 647-7275Directions: I10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (vail exit), turn North and follow the signs for 7 miles.
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