Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns, Limestone cave near Rapid City and Mount Rushmore, United States.
The crystalline formations within the cave extend through multiple chambers, creating underground passages with mineral deposits along limestone walls.
Discovered in 1929 by the Duhamel family, the cave operated as a tourist attraction from 1934 until its closure to the public in 2015.
Native American leader Black Elk organized educational performances about Lakota traditions at the site, naming it after his friend Sitting Bull.
The cave entrance is located at 13745 South Highway 16, with mapped passages extending approximately half a mile into the earth.
Underground winds flow through the cave system, changing direction based on external barometric pressure, indicating unexplored passages deeper within.
Location: South Dakota
GPS coordinates: 43.96135,-103.30402
Latest update: April 10, 2025 01:10
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