Discover the expert in you.
Discover the expert in you.
Caves, caverns, sinkholes and springs account for about one-fifth of the state of Texas. Estimates place the number of caves in Texas at over 9,000. For those who enjoy the thrill of exploring, finding fossils and viewing the fantastic natural beauty of caves, the Dallas, Texas, area offers numerous opportunities for adventure and education.
"Scooby-Doo Creepy Cave-In" is a free online game that only has three levels. Things start off with Shaggy and Scooby-Doo looking for a place to hide from a stone Mayan guardian. Your objective in the third level is simply to reach the cave's exit, and two items nearby will help you achieve that goal. Once Shaggy gets the necessary items in place, Scooby-Doo will follow him and you'll finish the game.
All a man cave in a garage really needs is comfortable seating, the biggest television you can fit in your garage and plenty of beer. However, if you want your man cave to be a reflection of your personality, achievements or love for a particular sports team, it's all about the decor. Channel your inner Martha Stewart, and take your man cave to the next level. With the right decor, your man cave will be the envy of all the guys in the neighborhood.
"Fable 2" is a very popular followup game to the Xbox 360 "Fable" video game. In "Fable 2,” you take on the adventures of a young boy and must decide whether to follow a path of good or a path of evil. Throughout the game, you come across quests and challenges to resolve in order to receive rare and valuable items. At one point in the game, you come across a locked chest in the Hero's Cave. You must visit a website and complete a mini-game before the chest will open.
"Fiesta Online" is a massively mulitplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that features an anime-inspired online world. You traverse a large three-dimensional world, undertaking a selection of quests. One of the skills that you can learn is mining, which can be used in selection of spots including Echo Cave. To enter the cave, you will need the mining skill and an object that is essential to any self-respecting miner.
Since prehistoric times, man has found natural caves to be a source of shelter, protection from the elements and often a suitable space for long-term habitation. In more modern times, caves have been man-made and serve purposes such as wine storage areas, bomb protection shelters and even hideouts for those evading capture or persecution. Creating a man-made cave is a task which can be performed in almost any location; the size, level of refinement, and longevity of the cave will depend on the time, tools and manpower accessible to the cave creator.
"Final Fantasy" is an enduring series of console-based roleplaying games. Squaresoft released the original title for the classic Nintendo and they have since revived it several times. The Gameboy Advance version features many of the original monsters and bosses, but also includes unlockable dungeons and other secrets. The player has to defeat the dragon Tiamat in order to get into Whisperwind Cove. Tiamat is one of the most difficult bosses in the game, at least in terms of raw damage-dealing potential.
One way to incorporate various learning styles in your classroom is to present themes in different ways. For example, when you are teaching children about what caves are and the life inside of caves, build a pretend cave in your classroom. The cave can double as a place for reading activities or as part of a reward system for children who behave well. Regardless what use you have for the cave, it is a simple way to transform part of your classroom.
"Dragon Cave" is a pet-raising simulator that is played online. The player adopts a dragon egg and cares for it to adulthood. Dragons grow by being clicked on and viewed by other players, as well as being cared for in various ways by their owners. The game has many different species of virtual dragons. Breeds can be collected by adopting new eggs or breeding adult dragons with other players' dragons. The Nebula species is an uncommon variety that was released in April 2010, and it has black and purple wings with patterns that look like constellations.
Neopets is a gaming website geared towards children and teens. One of the adventure games on Neopets is "Hannah and the Pirate Caves." In the game, players must explore underwater caverns to try to locate hidden treasure. Players can also download a computer program made by Neopets to create additional levels. Users can add traps, enemies, treasure and water to their levels, which can then be uploaded to the site to play.
Homemade cichlid caves will help assure you that the materials you are putting in your aquarium are safe for your fish. Caves range from simple PVC pipe to sculpting your own caves out of clay by hand. Whatever materials you decide, the finished caves will look unique, and help your cichlids feel safe.
"MySims Agents" features several puzzles that players will need to solve on their way to uncovering the mystery of the man called Morcubus. One of these puzzles involves fixing the docking platform controls in a secret cave. This puzzle involves a number of moving parts, all of which must be added in a way that lets everything connect to everything else to repair the platform.
Limestone caves are formed where water leaks through cracks in limestone bedrock near the surface. Rainwater passing through rich soil and vegetation reacts with carbon dioxide to form weak carbonic acid. Over time, this weak acid dissolves the stone it runs through, creating caves deep within the bedrock. The water evaporates, leaving behind the dissolved limestone. These two natural processes--dissolution and evaporation--create the beautiful flowing rock formations, or speleothems, associated with limestone caves.
The Cave Chia is a rare monster found in the online game site "Neopets." The Cave Chia is found through a random event that occurs when the user goes to a certain webpage. The chance of finding the Cave Chia is very small, but all the user needs to do is simply refresh the page over and over until the Cave Chia appears.
No two caves will have the same exact ecosystem. In many places caves act as their own localized ecosystem, and caves across the world will differ wildly from one another.
Galena is a quaint community located in northwestern Illinois. A host of outdoor and historical activities awaits visitors, including caving, horseback riding, bicycling and hot-air balloon rides. Three state parks situated along the banks of the Apple and Galena Rivers feature camping opportunities and rugged hiking trails around hills created thousands of years ago by ice age glaciers.
Outdoorsmen interested in searching for arrowheads, hand axes, flint tools and other refuse of ancient Indian civilizations often find in caves all that their hearts desire. There are laws regulating cave exploitation, but it is still possible to make amazing discoveries without ruining delicate cave ecologies by exploiting "proto-caves." To maximize chances of finding artifacts, knowledge of the area, sediment cores and a basic dating technique can assist the amateur anthropologist in making some truly worthwhile discoveries.
Caving into large holes and sliding through tight spots should be done safely and with a guide; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Sliding through cave corridors is an important safe caving technique; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Caving can be an athletic sport, part mountain climbing and part fitness hiking; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Maps are an important part of caving and cave exploration; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Gloves help protect cavers' hands and allow climbing assistance in wet caves; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Learning to slide in caving is a fundamental skill for new cavers to master; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
It is smart to eat before caving and fill your body with nutrients in case your caving trip runs long; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Caves can have sharp floors, and boots are a must for cavers exploring new and old caves; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Caving demands clothing that fits the environs of the cave, and tough materials are essential; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Carbide lights and LED lights are two good sources of lights for cavers, and both lights are needed; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
First rule of caving: do not cave alone or go off alone in a cave. Learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Check out the Buda Hills in Budapest, Hungary and follow a caver into the dark; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Caving safely is an important skill set to learn for adventurous spelunkers; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.
Caves can be extremely dark and quiet, leading many people into a panic; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Finding a shortcut in a cave could be helpful later on in the exploration; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Getting through tight spaces in a cave is part of spelunking that many people find scary; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Getting through tight spaces in a cave is part of spelunking that many people find scary; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
There are differences between thermal caves and cold water caves that climbers and scientists both should know; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Caves can collapse for a variety of reasons, some are discussed here; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Corridors in a cave can be misleading and may shift over time; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Limestone caves are formed through many years of cracking and splitting; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Thermal caves are interesting geological formations that scientists and climbers can enjoy; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
People can use caves for recreation like throwing a party, hosting a concert, or having class; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Cold water caves can be very dangerous in bad weather, and a spelunker should be able to recognize cold water caves; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
A "bridge" in a cave can be a tricky climb, and these tips might help you out; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
The Palvolgyi cave in Budapest, Hungary was used as a bomb shelter in World War Two; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
The ceilings of a thermal cave have interesting features a spelunker might enjoy; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Seashells and fossils in caves can offer information about the geology and history of a cave; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Thermal water caves are formed by warm water springing up through cracks; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
Budapest, Hungary is the cave capital of the world, with many caves like the Palvolgyi cave featured here; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.
There is nothing like a cave-like fort to provide a peaceful, quiet place. A fort can be a good place to read a book, write a letter or sit quietly with your thoughts. Forts can be fun when you are playing alone or you invite in a friend to play.
Have you ever thought about how exciting it would be to find a 'wild cave' and be able to explore it? But where are they? How do you find them? As long as you are physically able to meet the demands of cave exploration it doesn't have to be difficult to find one. Simply follow the steps below to find yourself in a 'wild cave' in no time.
During the winter months, camping can be a wonderful experience. Winter brings cold temperatures, bleak landscapes and even snow. Camping in such harsh conditions can be a test of will and endurance. Typical tents and camping methods don't translate well to cold winter conditions. Building a snow cave can add warmth and security during an outing.
When one gets invited caving, one of the first things we all think of is "What in the wolrd will I wear?" Rest assured, with a few words of advice, you will have the perfect ensemble pulled together in no time.
