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When the tour finally emerges back into the light of day, a cable train takes cave visitors back to the surface. Photo by James Rao. Photo submitted by Robert Niles
Overall, the cave is breathtakingly beautiful, meticulously maintained, and simply awe inspiring. Photo by James Rao. Photo submitted by Robert Niles
...in 60 degree coolness (during the summer) and 60 degree warmth (during the winter). Photo by James Rao. Photo submitted by Robert Niles
The journey continues as you wind your way through various passages and rooms... Photo by James Rao. Photo submitted by Robert Niles
The Cathedral Room is one of the largest cave entrance rooms in the United States. Photo by James Rao. Photo submitted by Robert Niles
When the tour begins you head down a long, long flight of stairs into the Cathedral Room. Photo by James Rao. Photo submitted by Robert Niles
Those who wish to experience the Marvel Cave should be in good health, with no phobias about the dark or bats! Photo by James Rao. Photo submitted by Robert Niles
Cave tours depart approximately every 40 minutes and last about an hour. Photo by James Rao. Photo submitted by Robert Niles
The only thing ever mined from the cave was bat guano (used for fertilizer and gunpowder, among other things). Photo by James Rao. Photo submitted by Robert Niles
One unique adventure available to all guests who visit SDC (at no extra charge) is the Marvel Cave Tour. Photo by James Rao. Photo submitted by Robert Niles
And so it begins: the hour-long trek through the amazing Marvel Cave! Photo submitted by James Rao
Did someone say there were 600 steps to the bottom...yikes! No wonder the Osage Indians called Marvel Cave the Devil's Den! Photo submitted by James Rao
"Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here...' Photo submitted by James Rao
