| Deep inside of Humpback Mountain lie the Linville Caverns, North
Carolina's only caverns. These caverns were first explored by the white man over 100 years
ago. It is said that in 1822 a fisherman noticed trout swimming in and out of the mountain
and he began looking for a way to see where they were going. While visiting the caverns
you can experience the awe this fisherman felt upon viewing the inside of his discovery.
Linville caverns
remain active as mineral deposits continue to form the stalactites and stalagmites.
The water, produced by this mountain, with it's corbon dioxide created the caverns by
dissolving limestone and dolomite thus creating natural passageways into the mountain.
During the winter and
early spring you may get to view an Eastern Pipistrelle Bat, which hibernates here,
hanging from the ceiling, but be sure you don't desturb it because this would be fatal to
the bat.
Below you will find
the account of what creationists like myself believe happened to cause these rock
formations, although we do not believe any rock is millions of years old, these formations
are still very unique and show the majestic work of an awesome GOD.
For
More Information Call: Toll free 1(800)419-0540
Local (828)756-4171
Open: November-March 9:00-4:30
April, May, Sept., Oct.
9:00-5:00
June 1 - Labor Day
9:00-6:00
Dec., Jan., Feb.
Weekends Only
Visit the
Linville Caverns web site at www.linvillecaverns.com |
