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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.

 
 

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Sign used at Wind Cave in 1903 when the cave became a national park.  

Did You Know?
Wind Cave is the first cave in the world to be designated as a national park. That occurred on January 9, 1903.

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Last Updated: May 03, 2007 at 15:58 EST