• Wind Cave National Park - Two Worlds

    Wind Cave

    National Park South Dakota

Hydrology - Groundwater

Become more familiar with groundwater and some of the issues that influence it. You will start to think beyond the water that you can see and move into more complex ideas such as pollution and caves. You will use the internet to help you gain knowledge as well as doing hands-on activities.

  • Learn about the importance of water to caves Learn about the importance of water to caves

    Water is very important to Wind Cave and other caves. Learn about caves and water. Read More

  • Stalactites are rare in Wind Cave Stalactites are rare in Wind Cave

    Water in the Environment Unit Information Read More

Did You Know?

Natural Entrance of Wind Cave

Winds caused by changes in barometric pressure are what give Wind Cave its name.  These winds have been measured at the cave's walk-in entrance at over 70 mph. The winds at the natural entrance of the cave attracted the attention of Native Americans and early settlers.