Travel Longhorn Caverns

Longhorn Caverns · 11:09 PM

from our travels:
Longhorn Caverns was created over thousands of years by the dissolving and cutting action of water on the limestone bedrock of the area. Fossil remains show that many Ice Age animals once occupied the cave. Viewing the caverns seems like you are viewing abstract art in 3D, quite surreal.
The earliest records indicate that the Comanche Indians were the first to use the cavern. They came in about 400 years or so before anyone else did. In more recent history, the cavern was used as a Confederate stronghold where gunpowder was manufactured in secret during the Civil War. The cavern is also rumored to have been the hideout of Sam Bass, a legendary Texas outlaw.

mikemock · 01-21-2013, 09:05 PM

Excellent job Bob. I haven't been to Longhorn Caverns in 30 years. I may make it back there soon. Are you camping here in Central Texas or are these photos from the past?
Thanks,

**Bob Harris** · 01-21-2013, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by mikemock

Excellent job Bob. I haven't been to Longhorn Caverns in 30 years. I may make it back there soon. Are you camping here in Central Texas or are these photos from the past?
Thanks,

thank you Mike, these are from previous travels, we were staying in Dripping Springs when we visited the caverns. Love that Hill Country, we are now in Palm Springs CA. Bob

OrchidJulie · 01-22-2013, 04:11 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

thank you Julie, glad you enjoyed the view from downunder. Bob

Downunder? Moi? Nah, just south Florida. But I did enjoy the view!

**Bob Harris** · 01-22-2013, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Downunder? Moi? Nah, just south Florida. But I did enjoy the view!

I meant "down under the ground"

**Sailor** · 01-22-2013, 07:23 AM

A wild looking place, brother Bob. Some of the formations are truly bizarre.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 01-22-2013, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Fries

Some look like there could be some truth to the rumors about hell being underground... Fascinating place Bob!

Remco this is a bit eerie to view and very interesting to explore. ?Thanks for taking a look. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 01-22-2013, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Interesting stuff Bob. Looks like you had your point 'n' shoot. I'd like to go into a cave like this and shoot some macros of the cave formations.

I took some closeups and you can't really figure out what they are of, even got a couple of pics of sleeping bats up close.

**Bob Harris** · 01-22-2013, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

A wild looking place, brother Bob. Some of the formations are truly bizarre.

Jer

you'll have to take a daytrip up there Jer, Hill Country and the Boxster would be a perfect match.

OrchidJulie · 01-22-2013, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

I meant "down under the ground"

<egg on face> ah, sorry... that's what happens when I post with too much blood in my caffeine stream... I get it now!

daacon · 01-23-2013, 08:44 AM

Wow this confirms you are indeed on another planet.

**Bob Harris** · 01-23-2013, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Wow this confirms you are indeed on another planet.

I'll tell you bud, Terri has often said that I am out of this world.

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mikemock Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 252	Excellent job Bob. I haven't been to Longhorn Caverns in 30 years. I may make it back there soon. Are you camping here in Central Texas or are these photos from the past? Thanks,

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikemock Excellent job Bob. I haven't been to Longhorn Caverns in 30 years. I may make it back there soon. Are you camping here in Central Texas or are these photos from the past? Thanks, thank you Mike, these are from previous travels, we were staying in Dripping Springs when we visited the caverns. Love that Hill Country, we are now in Palm Springs CA. Bob

01-22-2013, 04:11 AM	#18
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by Bob Harris thank you Julie, glad you enjoyed the view from downunder. Bob Downunder? Moi? Nah, just south Florida. But I did enjoy the view!

01-22-2013, 06:33 AM	#19
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Downunder? Moi? Nah, just south Florida. But I did enjoy the view! I meant "down under the ground"

01-22-2013, 07:23 AM	#20
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	A wild looking place, brother Bob. Some of the formations are truly bizarre. Jer

01-22-2013, 06:48 PM	#21
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fries Some look like there could be some truth to the rumors about hell being underground... Fascinating place Bob! Remco this is a bit eerie to view and very interesting to explore. ?Thanks for taking a look. Bob

01-22-2013, 06:49 PM	#22
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry Interesting stuff Bob. Looks like you had your point 'n' shoot. I'd like to go into a cave like this and shoot some macros of the cave formations. I took some closeups and you can't really figure out what they are of, even got a couple of pics of sleeping bats up close.

01-22-2013, 06:51 PM	#23
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor A wild looking place, brother Bob. Some of the formations are truly bizarre. Jer you'll have to take a daytrip up there Jer, Hill Country and the Boxster would be a perfect match.

01-22-2013, 06:55 PM	#24
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by Bob Harris I meant "down under the ground" <egg on face> ah, sorry... that's what happens when I post with too much blood in my caffeine stream... I get it now!

01-23-2013, 08:44 AM	#25
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Wow this confirms you are indeed on another planet.

01-23-2013, 01:07 PM	#26
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Wow this confirms you are indeed on another planet. I'll tell you bud, Terri has often said that I am out of this world.