Skull Cave, Protected natural cave in Mackinac Island, Michigan.
Description
Skull Cave is a protected limestone cave on Mackinac Island with a broad opening and a rounded interior chamber. The inner space resembles an oven shape at its deepest point.
History
The cave formed during the post-glacial Algonquin Lake period when water carved through limestone deposits. This geological process happened during centuries when the region was inhabited by different groups.
Culture
The name comes from human remains discovered inside the cave over centuries. Visitors walking through can sense the layered history of people who have used this space.
Practical
The cave is reachable through marked trails in Mackinac Island State Park. Wear sturdy footwear and take care on the paths, especially when conditions are damp.
Did you know?
A fur trader named Alexander Henry sheltered here in 1763 and to his shock discovered he had slept among human remains. This episode shows how refuge and history are intertwined at this location.
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