WR_Cave_survivors1The entrance to the cave is behind us.
Date: 10/10/2007
The entrance to the cave is behind us.
BeforeWhiteRiverCaveThe "team" prepares for our descent into White River Cave.
Date: 10/10/2007
The "team" prepares for our descent into White River Cave.
In_WR_CaveGraffiti is all over this cave, this is after a hundred or so feet in.
Date: 10/10/2007
Graffiti is all over this cave, this is after a hundred or so feet in.
Bat1A local dweller of this domain.
Date: 10/10/2007
A local dweller of this domain.
Bat3Nothing is sacred here, graffiti marks this guys resting spot.
Date: 10/10/2007
Nothing is sacred here, graffiti marks this guys resting spot.
Clue1_WR_CaveClue one of this multi-cache can be found here near the AB.
Date: 10/10/2007
Clue one of this multi-cache can be found here near the AB.
Further_WR_CaveDeep inside the cave and after many twists and turns...a spot with no graffiti can be found.
Date: 10/10/2007
Deep inside the cave and after many twists and turns...a spot with no graffiti can be found.
WR_CavePaintingsFar into the cave, ducking to proceed.
Date: 10/10/2007
Far into the cave, ducking to proceed.
YourNum1_WR_CaveThis formation seemed to be telling me that I was number one. Hmm...
Date: 10/10/2007
This formation seemed to be telling me that I was number one. Hmm...
Shadow_in_WR_CaveA ravine directly in front of me led to a branching part of the cave...go left, go right...a fellow caver was on the other side, sneaking a peak.
Date: 10/10/2007
A ravine directly in front of me led to a branching part of the cave...go left, go right...a fellow caver was on the other side, sneaking a peak.
WR_Cave_survivors2We made it back out! Whew.
Date: 10/10/2007
We made it back out! Whew.
TheCliffPortland Cave. We found it!
Date: 10/10/2007
Portland Cave. We found it!
PortlandCave1See how big these openings were? Look closely, there are two of us making our way inside.
Date: 10/10/2007
See how big these openings were? Look closely, there are two of us making our way inside.
PortlandCave2Another shot of the opening - seriously, these things were HUGE!
Date: 10/10/2007
Another shot of the opening - seriously, these things were HUGE!
Shadow_at_PortlandCaveA fellow caver can be seen between the cave openings.
Date: 10/10/2007
A fellow caver can be seen between the cave openings.
IntoPortlandCaveInside the mammoth opening we venture!
Date: 10/10/2007
Inside the mammoth opening we venture!
CenterColumnA center column stands tall, holding the roof back from caving in on us!
Date: 10/10/2007
A center column stands tall, holding the roof back from caving in on us!
InsidePortlandCaveFrom within, I stare out to the World beyond.
Date: 10/10/2007
From within, I stare out to the World beyond.
JGoose_PortlandCave1A fellow caver has had enough, back through the Dragon sized portal he goes!
Date: 10/10/2007
A fellow caver has had enough, back through the Dragon sized portal he goes!
JGoose_PortlandCave2The exit is upon him, the World awaits.
Date: 10/10/2007
The exit is upon him, the World awaits.
JGoose_PortlandCave3A tiny man compared to these openings. I'm just glad the Rock Giant residents didn't come home until after we were done exploring!
Date: 10/10/2007
A tiny man compared to these openings. I'm just glad the Rock Giant residents didn't come home until after we were done exploring!
TheHillsHaveEyesOne last look...an awe inspiring journey concludes. The hillside stares back at us as we leave it behind.
Date: 10/10/2007
One last look...an awe inspiring journey concludes. The hillside stares back at us as we leave it behind.