Post by L Roebuck on Aug 18, 2008 18:30:36 GMT -5
The History and Mystery of Bower Cave
Story and Photos by Thomas Atkins
Of the hundreds of natural passageways leading into the underworlds of Tuolumne, Calaveras and Mariposa Counties, Bower Cave is by far one of the most unique and interesting caverns in this tri-county area. This magnificent marble and limestone hollow is rich in beauty as well as history and its chambers echo with Indian legends and as tales of tourists who once flocked to this underground wonder. However, over the past decades the grandeur of this cavern has faded into obscurity, and with the exception of the flocks of swallows darting to and fro from their mud nests clinging to the limestone cliffs, the cave seldom sees visitors.
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Story and Photos by Thomas Atkins
Of the hundreds of natural passageways leading into the underworlds of Tuolumne, Calaveras and Mariposa Counties, Bower Cave is by far one of the most unique and interesting caverns in this tri-county area. This magnificent marble and limestone hollow is rich in beauty as well as history and its chambers echo with Indian legends and as tales of tourists who once flocked to this underground wonder. However, over the past decades the grandeur of this cavern has faded into obscurity, and with the exception of the flocks of swallows darting to and fro from their mud nests clinging to the limestone cliffs, the cave seldom sees visitors.
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