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Wind Cave National Park
Cave Exploration - Caving Rangers

Although many park rangers probably did some “exploring” in Wind Cave, it was not until 1959 when seasonal ranger Alan Howard began to actually document discoveries by surveying in Wind Cave. This tradition has continued into the present with park staff accompanying cavers from various grottos on exploration trips and leading such trips themselves.

 
Stan Allison

Caving Rangers (16 Photos)

Rangers involved in exploring Wind Cave
CCC - sign 1920s

CCC - Then and Now (12 Photos)
 

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