Tucked deep in the Siskiyou Mountains of southern Oregon, Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve is one of the most unique national park sites in the Pacific Northwest. 🦇🌲 Formed by acidic rainwater dissolving ancient marble, these caves are over 3 million years old and feature narrow passages, swirling calcite formations, and cool temps year-round (around 44°F inside). Unlike many caves, Oregon Caves are marble, not limestone—making them geologically rare in the U.S. Above ground, the pres

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The Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, nicknamed “the marble halls of Oregon,” is a beautiful, ancient cavern found in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwest Oregon. #YouveNeverSeenOregonLikeThis Read more here: https://expo.oregonlive.com/life-and-culture/g66l-2019/06/52d2c9f13d1666/oregon-caves-a-true-natural-wonder-our-marble-halls-beneath-the-mountains.html | The Oregonian

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Cave tours are BACK! Tours at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve will be available on Saturdays and Sundays (and Memorial Day) beginning Memorial Day weekend. Tickets can be reserved in advance at Recreation.gov or at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center. #takeanewroute #visitgrantspass | Visit Grants Pass