On 3/21 we went to lighthouse cave and it was amazing! We entered this flank margin cave through a pit cave entrance that connected to it. My first impression on entering it was that it was much like caves in Arkansas. Then I realised that unlike Arkansas, it had none of the differing rocks and minerals: this was all calcium carbonate rock. Another thing that was really cool about it was the relative youth of this cave and the speed with which it formed. Then came the really fun part. As we entered the chamber, we could see the water. Tidally influenced marine water rising with the tide. We got to get in and swim through these nearly submerged cave passages in what was rising water. We were safe about it, but it was still a thrill. Highlight of the trip so far!
Brendan Talbert
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