There and back again

The primary attraction at Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park is the extensive underwater cave system, with nearly 33,000 feet of underwater passages. I think our vehicle was the only one in the parking area that was not carrying oxygen tanks.

There are two entry points to the caves, with other sink holes in the area connecting to the same water table. This is the orange grove sink entry. (by zanna)

orange grove sink

Here you can see the limestone karst. (by quoderat)

karst

This frog was on the ramp down to the water. (by quoderat)

frog

For those who are not getting in the water, there is a very pretty 1.2 mile trail through the forest with signs about the caves below you and the surrounding plants.

forest

These common wood violets were indeed common on the trail.

violet

A striking wasp, perhaps a male giant ichneumon, was on a log beside the trail. (by quoderat)

wasp

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