Texas Marble Falls | Longhorn Cavern State Park

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Monday, 24 May 2010 10:36

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As the name suggests, the main attraction at Longhorn Cavern State Park is the natural cave. Declared as U.S. Natural Landmark in 1971, Longhorn Cavern is located south-west of Burnet or north-west of Marble Falls in Hill Country of Texas.
Registered as U.S. Natural Landmark

The cavern is believed to exist a few million years ago and relatively is considered a young geologic formation. Bones of elephant, bison, bear, dear and other animals have been found here. Evidence shows it has been used as shelter since prehistoric era.
Longhorn Cavern State Park's Visitor Center, gift shop cum deli

Longhorn Cavern State Park's Visitor Center, gift shop cum deli

Trail behind CCC museum, heading to entrance of Longhorn Cavern

This cavern was used to manufacture and store gun powder during Civil War (1861-1965). Legends claimed that the outlaw Sam Bass hid $2 million cache inside the cavern and Texas ranger found a kidnapped girl from Indians here.
Cactii -native of Texas

Rich in history and geology, Longhorn Cavern attracts spelunkers to explore even during summer as the cave is 68 degree Fahrenheit year round. It offers guided tour for public viewing on almost every hours. Each tour takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes to walk through a journey of one and a quarter mile.
Rustic archway leading to cave adventure

Rustic archway leading to cave adventure

Exploration of Longhorn Cavern starts here

To check out more about the daily tour and the guided tour fee, please refer here.
Built in 1935 by CCC for water storage and observation

Provides an aerial view of Longhorn Cavern State Park

Apart from the charming cavern, CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) Exhibit Hall that sits beside the Visitor Center and Observation Tower are among the historic structures to explore. A handful of short hiking trails (with the longest is 1.1-mile loop) are also available to get close to nature. Plenty of picnic tables around and spring greets you with sights of bluebonnets field.

Getting there?
Longhorn Cavern State Park is located approximately 6 miles west and 6 miles south of Burnet, Texas on Park Road 4, off US Highway 281
Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/longhorn_cavern/

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