Cave Discoverers

Early view of the Organ Pipe Room, Hansen Cave.

NPS

Martin Hansen
Discovered Hansen Cave in October 1887.

James W. Gough and Frank Johnson
Discovered Timpanogos Cave in 1913.

Vearl Manwill
Rediscovered Timpanogos Cave on August 14, 1921. The Payson Alpine Club was established that evening.

George Heber Hansen and Wayne Hansen
Discovered Middle Cave on October 15, 1921.