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Wind Cave Room - Calcite Lake
Calcite rafts on Calcite Lake
NPS Photo by Dave Schnute
Calcite rafts on Calcite Lake
 
This lake, discovered by Herb Conn and Dave Schnute on December 18, 1968, was originally simply called the "Lake" by these explorers. It is known for its abundance of calcite rafts ("calcite ice") which precipitate on its surface. This was the first large lake discovered in the cave.

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Field Milkvetch

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The Field Milkvetch has a colorful flower which is often overlooked because it tends to grow hidden in the grass. Color can vary to reddish-purple.
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