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Jewel Cave National Monument
Site Index
Jewel Cave National Monument
Contact Us 08-January-2006
Frequently Asked Questions 08-January-2006
Jewel Cave National Monument 08-January-2006
For Kids
Bat Crossword Puzzle 17-April-2007
Be A Junior Ranger 25-April-2006
For Kids 12-January-2006
Jewel Cave Scavenger Hunt 19-April-2007
Jewel Cave Word Search Puzzle 19-April-2007
Jewel Cave Word Search Puzzle 2 19-April-2007
Park Fun 17-April-2007
For Teachers
For Teachers 12-January-2006
History & Culture
History & Culture 12-January-2006
Jewel Cave Centennial 19-January-2008
Nature & Science
2007 Jewel Cave Bat Count Report 07-February-2007
An Explorer's Perspective 17-August-2006
Animals 12-January-2006
Bats 12-January-2006
Birds 11-September-2006
Cave Exploration 31-January-2006
Cave Explorers 31-January-2006
Cave Surveying 26-April-2006
Current Research 26-April-2006
Environmental Factors 24-August-2006
Exotic Plant Management 26-April-2006
Fire 23-August-2006
Geology 26-April-2006
Great Blue Heron 24-April-2007
JECA Bat Count 2007_2008 14-January-2008
Mallard 24-April-2007
Natural Features & Ecosystems 30-January-2006
Nature & Science 12-January-2006
Plants 25-April-2006
Prescribed Fire 24-August-2006
Reptiles 27-September-2006
The Jasper Fire 23-August-2006
Turkey 23-March-2007
Turkey Vulture 24-April-2007
Water Quality 24-August-2006
Wildflowers 22-August-2006
Park Management
2009 Seasonal Position Opportunities 18-January-2009
Cave and Karst Management Plan and EA 10-December-2007
Cave and Karst Management Plan Appendices 10-December-2007
Centennial Initiative 2016 23-August-2007
Cultural History and Natural Resources 06-April-2008
Cultural Landscape Report - Bibliography, Preparers, Appendix 20-July-2006
Cultural Landscape Report - Cover and Contents 17-July-2006
Cultural Landscape Report Chapters 1-4 20-July-2006
Cultural Landscape Report Chapters 5 - 10 20-July-2006
Cultural Landscape Report- Cover and Contents 11-July-2006
Finding of No Significant Impact 10-December-2007
Finding of No Significant Impact Appendix 10-December-2007
JECA_Centennial_Strategy 23-August-2007
Jewel Cave Historic Resources Study, 2006 09-March-2007
Jobs 03-February-2008
Management 12-January-2006
Park Planning 17-May-2006
Recruitment 03-February-2008
Rugged Charm 20-April-2007
SCA 03-February-2008
Seasonal Employee Orientation Guide 2008 30-March-2008
Seasonal Employment Flyer 2009 18-January-2009
Seasonal Orientation Guide 23-March-2008
Strategic Plan for Jewel Cave National Monument 10-1-00 to 9-30-05 20-July-2006
USAjobs 03-February-2008
Visitor Center and Historic Cabin 23-March-2008
Park News
Fee Free Day Sept 2006 21-September-2006
Fee Free National Junior Ranger Day 24-April-2008
Free Cave Tours March 15 28-February-2008
JECA Cave and Karst Plan Press Release 09-August-2007
JECA Centennial PR 26-January-2008
Jewel Cave Centennial PR 26-January-2008
Jewel Cave Midwinter Bat Count 2007 22-February-2007
Jewel Cave Seeks Public Comment for Cultural Landscape Report 31-July-2006
Jewel Cave Seeks Public Comment for Exotic Plant Management 31-July-2006
News 12-January-2006
Park Closure 12 24 2007 19-December-2007
Project to clean lint collection tarps nears completion 22-February-2007
Upgrades to cave lighting system 01-December-2007
Veterans Day 2007 Press Release 07-November-2007
Winter Tour Schedule 2007 07-November-2007
Photos & Multimedia
Multimedia Presentations 28-September-2006
Photos & Multimedia 28-September-2006
Plan Your Visit
Directions 11-January-2006
Fees & Reservations 11-January-2006
Free Tours March 15 05-March-2008
Guided Tours 22-February-2006
Hiking Trails 05-September-2006
Jewel Cave Discovery Talk 22-February-2006
Lantern Tour 22-February-2006
Nearby Attractions 27-July-2006
Operating Hours & Seasons 11-January-2006
Plan Your Visit 10-January-2006
Scenic Tour 22-February-2006
Schedule Of Events 10-January-2006
Spelunking Tour 22-February-2006
Things To Do 10-January-2006
Things To Know Before You Come 18-January-2006
Support Your Park
Bookstore 26-April-2006
Support Your Park 12-January-2006
Large cave passage / Marc Ohms photo  

Did You Know?
The largest room discovered in Jewel Cave is called the Big Duh. It measures 570 feet long, is 180 feet wide at its widest point, and is 30 feet tall.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST