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Ranger Cabin 1935

NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz

This ranger cabin, built in 1935, is part of the Wind Cave National Park Historic District.

Wind Cave National Park was established on January 9, 1903, making it the nation's seventh oldest national park. Wind Cave National Park is also the first national park in the world to protect a cave system.

Human habitation dates back to well before 1903, and these significant places, both above and below ground are protected as part of the national park. Learn more about the places in Wind Cave and the history behind them.

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A picture of Alvin McDonald in his caving hat.

Did You Know?
Alvin McDonald was the first systematic explorer of Wind Cave. He explored the cave from 1890 until his death in 1893.
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Last Updated: January 21, 2008 at 15:38 MST