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== About the Cave == |
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Shawnee Cave is located in [[Spring Mill State Park]] in the state of [[Indiana]]. Access to the cave is controlled by the [[Indiana Department of Natural Resources]]. |
'''Shawnee Cave''' (also called '''Donaldson Cave''' or '''Donaldson-Bronson Cave''') is located in [[Spring Mill State Park]] in the state of [[Indiana]]. Access to the cave is controlled by the [[Indiana Department of Natural Resources]]. |
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Shawnee Cave is the last of three underground passages, totaling just over 8,000 feet, of a stream that originates southeast of the park, and flows through [[Twin Caves]] and Bronson Cave, within the park. Shawnee Cave can be entered through the Bronson Cave Entrance and exited via the Donaldson Entrance. The passage connecting [[Twin Caves]] to Bronson Cave is extremely dangerous and is off limits. |
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The Indiana DNR has lifted the ban on access to the cave, that was previously imposed to battle [[White nose syndrome]], which is contracted by bats.<ref>{{Cite web |
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Access to Shawnee Cave can be arranged by visiting the Park office at [[Spring Mill State Park]]. As long as you meet the folllowing requirements, you will probably be issued a caving permit: |
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| title = DNR relaxes cave restrictions at two state parks |
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| work = Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
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| accessdate = 2017-01-22 |
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| url = http://www.in.gov/activecalendar_dnr/EventList.aspx?fromdate=12/1/2016&todate=12/31/2016&display=Month&type=public&eventidn=6935&view=EventDetails&information_id=14022 |
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}}</ref> Access to Shawnee cave is arranged through the Indiana Karst Conservancy via their web page. |
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Under the name of ''Donaldson Cave System'', Shawnee Cave is a [[National Natural Landmark]]. |
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* Minimum of 3 Person |
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* Minimum of 3 sources of light per person |
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== References == |
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* Each person must have helmet |
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* Each person must be at least 16 years of age |
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* Permits '''will not''' be issued on days when rain is expected, you at any time after the park closes. |
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[[Category:Caves of Indiana]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas of Lawrence County, Indiana]] |
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[[Category:Landforms of Lawrence County, Indiana]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:02, 9 May 2023
Shawnee Cave (also called Donaldson Cave or Donaldson-Bronson Cave) is located in Spring Mill State Park in the state of Indiana. Access to the cave is controlled by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Shawnee Cave is the last of three underground passages, totaling just over 8,000 feet, of a stream that originates southeast of the park, and flows through Twin Caves and Bronson Cave, within the park. Shawnee Cave can be entered through the Bronson Cave Entrance and exited via the Donaldson Entrance. The passage connecting Twin Caves to Bronson Cave is extremely dangerous and is off limits.
The Indiana DNR has lifted the ban on access to the cave, that was previously imposed to battle White nose syndrome, which is contracted by bats.[1] Access to Shawnee cave is arranged through the Indiana Karst Conservancy via their web page.
Under the name of Donaldson Cave System, Shawnee Cave is a National Natural Landmark.
References
[edit]- ^ "DNR relaxes cave restrictions at two state parks". Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2017-01-22.