#mercercaverns

[kaybythebay]

Spelunking is one of my favorite hobbies, and Gold Mining Country has a lot of caverns to explore. My second time at Mercer Caverns and it never gets old. It was raining on this day, and we were all greeted with a tornado warning as soon we got out of the caves. I also got a lucky, cave’s kiss (a water drop fell on me while in the cave). These caves have only been partially explored. They still left the rover that the engineering student had left behind. There’s so much history with each rock formation having a name & a story. These caves were first discovered by gold miner prospect Walter J Mercer on Sept. 1, 1885. He started exploring these caves with just a rope & a candle. Til this day they still shut off the lights, light a candle & then blow out the candles to get a feel of how dark it is deep under the earth. The caverns have a large number of speleothems, stalactites, and stalagmites. They’ve also discovered skeleton remains belonging to the Mi-Wuk tribe there. The canvern temperature is 55 degrees year-round, and you descend about 160 vertical feet below the entrance. Next time I’m in Gold Mining Country using my fam’s timeshare, I’m definitely looking forward to spelunking the other challenging caverns and getting my hands dirty! 🕯⛏🦇⚠️ // #murphys #getaway #timeshare #vacation #resilient #thecomeback #adventure #surviving #outdoors #nature #sierras #goldcountry #historic #sierranevada #calaveras #gold #history #mines #caverns #mercercaverns #geology #spelunking (at Mercer Caverns) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdmtb06Li8j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#murphys #getaway #timeshare #vacation #resilient #thecomeback #adventure #surviving #outdoors #nature #sierras #goldcountry #historic #sierranevada #calaveras #gold #history #mines #caverns #mercercaverns #geology #spelunking

[joelkindrick]

Exploring #mercercaverns with Madison. #spelunking https://www.instagram.com/p/CfNcPCTFU7V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#mercercaverns #spelunking

[christopherrodriguezre]

🏡 Pending Property 🌟 Gorgeous Mountain Views, an abundance of wild life & a variety of gorgeous flowers & plants, this is the home for you! This Adorable home is nestled on 1.18 acres. As you drive up to the home you will fall in love, you will first see the gorgeous plum trees, purple iris's & "pink ladies" that adorn the front of the home. The entry way has a fantastic covered front porch which welcomes you into the home. The kitchen is bright & airy W/ newer appliances & overlooks the large family room. There is a slider off of the family room that leads to a fantastic covered deck that overlooks the backyard & the mountains. Don't be surprised if you are visited by a few local deer's, pheasants & wild turkey. Both spare bedrooms are spacious in size w/ large closets. The Hall bathroom has a shower over tub & also houses your washer & dryer. The Primary Bedroom is also large & has a fantastic primary bathroom w/ a large shower stall. This is affordable country living @ it's BEST ✨Take the next step to buy that beautiful Home 🏡 you’ve always wanted. ✨I’ll be there every step of the way guiding you through this amazing time for you. ✨ Access my website here https://christopherrodriguez.bhhsdrysdale.com . . . . #calaverascounty #valleysprings #country #countryliving #affordable #arnold #copperopolis #angelscamp #sanandreas #murphys #westpoint #mountainranch #ranchocalaveras #mokelumnehill #realestate #realestateagent #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #home #newhoganlake #mercercaverns #calaveras #stanislaus #calaverasbigtreesstatepark (at Valley Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce38o4EpthT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#calaverascounty #valleysprings #country #countryliving #affordable #arnold #copperopolis #angelscamp #sanandreas #murphys #westpoint #mountainranch #ranchocalaveras #mokelumnehill #realestate #realestateagent #firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimebuyer #home #newhoganlake #mercercaverns #calaveras #stanislaus #calaverasbigtreesstatepark

[acollectedconsciousness]

“The Teeth” 🙌✌️ #mercercaverns #travel #twoasone #peace #love #light #caves #geography #livefortoday #loveyourfuckinglife #enjoyeverymoment #maketheworldbetterthanyoufoundit https://www.instagram.com/p/B2uWwvspMhp/?igshid=8qnt1zk5ww12

#mercercaverns #travel #twoasone #peace #love #light #caves #geography #livefortoday #loveyourfuckinglife #enjoyeverymoment #maketheworldbetterthanyoufoundit

[adventuresinhikingboots]

Family vacation day 2: we went to the Mercer caves that were discovered over 100 years ago! #mercercaverns #familyvacation #summer #summervacation https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz7GiusAgBl/?igshid=77xub9gap5q9

#mercercaverns #familyvacation #summer #summervacation

[carpediem4ever1987]

That was amazing workout at #mercercaverns #californiagirl #goodtimes #roadtrip (at Mercer Caverns)

#goodtimes #roadtrip #californiagirl #mercercaverns

[ourlifeinparadise-blog]

Some of the most beautiful sunsets we've seen were in Rancho Murieta, California. A small golf community with 2 golf courses. (One designed by Arnold Palmer) Set on the Consumes River with 5 lakes, 22 miles of trails, 4 parks & a premier equestrian facility. Close to winery's & casinos. We drove about an hour to see San Francisco then another day drove an hour to stunning Lake Tahoe. If you are planning to visit beautiful Northern California stay at the Rancho Murieta Inn and Spa. It is the heart of NorCal. Visit the winery's & then explore the Merced Caverns in Murphy's. . . . #beautifuldestinations #davidandmichelle #coupleslove #vacation #sunset #hiking #couplestrip #bucketlist #consumnesriver #travel #placestovisit #equestrian #ourlifeinparadise #exploretheworld #golfcourse #arnoldpalmer #ranchomurieta #california #ranchomurietainnandspa #norcal #lakes #hikingtrails #parks #winery #montevina #sanfrancisco #laketahoe #redhawkcasino #jacksonrancheria #michaeldavidwinery #mercercaverns #murphysca (at Rancho Murieta, California) https://www.instagram.com/craftourlifeinparadise/p/BwfBjyaF7e-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13thz4ae8ykn

#beautifuldestinations #davidandmichelle #coupleslove #vacation #sunset #hiking #couplestrip #bucketlist #consumnesriver #travel #placestovisit #equestrian #ourlifeinparadise #exploretheworld #golfcourse #arnoldpalmer #ranchomurieta #california #ranchomurietainnandspa #norcal #lakes #hikingtrails #parks #winery #montevina #sanfrancisco #laketahoe #redhawkcasino #jacksonrancheria #michaeldavidwinery

[acollectedconsciousness]

I am in such awe of the Mercer Caverns and all of its wondrous ebbs and flows. During our tour the thought had crossed my mind that all earth and rock is really a very slow moving liquid and what we are actually seeing are the minute details present in any liquid or fluid. 🙌✌️❤️ #travel #loveyourfuckinglife #peace #light #irielife #love #mercercaverns #earth #energy #nature #loveyourfuckinglife #enjoyeverymoment #maketheworldbetterthanyoufoundit (at Mercer Caverns) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2J2VdcJm-T/?igshid=13uqt9518ybxp

#travel #loveyourfuckinglife #peace #light #irielife #love #mercercaverns #earth #energy #nature #enjoyeverymoment #maketheworldbetterthanyoufoundit