SAN
ANTONIO, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest
cavern in Texas is celebrating 60
years of providing tours to millions of people from around the
world. As part of the celebration Natural Bridge Caverns is
launching a new educational partnership with the Texas Wildlife
Association Foundation (TWAF Foundation). TWAF promotes educational
and informational activities in support of conservation. Natural
Bridge Caverns will be raising money for TWAF through its ticket
round up program and partnering to offer additional educational
experiences.
Rated as the top paid attraction in the region by travelers,
Natural Bridge Caverns, a once hidden treasure on remote ranchland
in the1960s, today is widely considered one of the most spectacular
show caves in the nation. Now visited by millions of guests, the
caverns are lit with the most sophisticated lighting system in the
country, hosts large underground events and concerts, and are home
to the world's only conveyor ride in a cave.
Still family owned and operated, the property continues to
expand, having recently completed the multi-million-dollar
expansion of the Hidden Cavern. Today there are five unique tours
of the two caverns on the property as well as four above ground
adventures with promises of more to come.
"Over the next few years we'll have a few surprises in store,"
said Brad Wuest, President and
co-owner of Natural Bridge Caverns. "Every year we discover new
ways to celebrate the joy of exploration and fun of family
adventure. It's our goal to continue growing and expanding with the
caverns continuing to serve as the highlight of every guest's
experience."
Through the years the team has ensured that the cavern system is
carefully protected, with a focus on balancing access with
stewardship of this Natural National Landmark. Thanks to internal
expedition teams, the caverns are still being explored with nearly
two miles of new cave passage discovered and mapped over the last
five years. In addition, scientists continue to expand their
knowledge as the cavern serves as a natural laboratory for
paleontology, geosciences, archeology, and biology projects both
below and above ground.
"As we celebrate this milestone we recognize that we owe a great
deal of thanks to the many who came before us. This journey began
with our great-great grandparents who started ranching here in
1884. Next our focus shifted to what was below our feet thanks to
the four St. Mary's University students
who discovered the caverns. Then our grandmother, Clara Wuest Heideman, risked everything to open
the caverns to the public in 1964," said Wuest. "We've inherited
that spirit of determination that inspires us continue their legacy
of exploration and adventure for another 60 years and more!"
For more information about the 60 anniversary celebrations
planned for the year, visit NaturalBridgeCaverns.com.
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