Lodged along one of the country's most secluded highways, and burrowed inside Great Basin National Park, is a spellbinding troupe of cavernous creations. With roots that can be traced back by 600 million years, Lehman Caves portray a bewildering interplay of karst systems, replete with looming stalactites, layers of flowstone and ample sedimentary remains. Packed with seemingly lustrous limestone formations, this cave is dotted with walking trails which bear naturally-formed wonders like the 'Cypress Swamp', a collection of pendant stalactites and stalagmites, largely representing a cypress swamp. The cavernous expanse of these caves serves as an encompassing ecosystem, a haven for a host of creatures like crickets, springtails, chipmunks and various species of bats. Adding to the charm of the majestic surrounds is the Lehman Caves Visitors' Center which houses the 'Forgotten Winchester', a conserved rifle manufactured in 1882, but which was discovered only in 2014, lying in the depths of the national park.
Spread across 77,180 acres (31,234 hectares), the Great Basin National Park is an ecological haven. Established in 1986, the park has today become a center point of nature and adventure alike. Laced by a tapestry of soaring peaks and vegetation-covered mountains, this sprawling national park is shrouded in pristine allure which is framed by exuberant wilderness including entrancing thickets of sage, pine, aspen, juniper, and conifer. The sweeping topography of this park is cleaved by a tracery of winding trails, crystalline streams, and creeks, resembling a picture drawn straight out of a postcard. A canvas of vibrant beauty come spring, this sprawling national park is a sight to behold, with its interminable offering of aged trees, and rolling woods dotted with dainty campsites. Home to the famed Lehman Caves, the Great Basin National Park hosts an array of activities ranging from hiking, climbing, water sports, winter sports, camping and wildlife spotting among others.
Lodged along one of the country's most secluded highways, and burrowed inside Great Basin National Park, is a spellbinding troupe of cavernous creations. With roots that can be traced back by 600 million years, Lehman Caves portray a bewildering interplay of karst systems, replete with looming stalactites, layers of flowstone and ample sedimentary remains. Packed with seemingly lustrous limestone formations, this cave is dotted with walking trails which bear naturally-formed wonders like the 'Cypress Swamp', a collection of pendant stalactites and stalagmites, largely representing a cypress swamp. The cavernous expanse of these caves serves as an encompassing ecosystem, a haven for a host of creatures like crickets, springtails, chipmunks and various species of bats. Adding to the charm of the majestic surrounds is the Lehman Caves Visitors' Center which houses the 'Forgotten Winchester', a conserved rifle manufactured in 1882, but which was discovered only in 2014, lying in the depths of the national park.
Spread across 77,180 acres (31,234 hectares), the Great Basin National Park is an ecological haven. Established in 1986, the park has today become a center point of nature and adventure alike. Laced by a tapestry of soaring peaks and vegetation-covered mountains, this sprawling national park is shrouded in pristine allure which is framed by exuberant wilderness including entrancing thickets of sage, pine, aspen, juniper, and conifer. The sweeping topography of this park is cleaved by a tracery of winding trails, crystalline streams, and creeks, resembling a picture drawn straight out of a postcard. A canvas of vibrant beauty come spring, this sprawling national park is a sight to behold, with its interminable offering of aged trees, and rolling woods dotted with dainty campsites. Home to the famed Lehman Caves, the Great Basin National Park hosts an array of activities ranging from hiking, climbing, water sports, winter sports, camping and wildlife spotting among others.