Utah has so many different landscapes to explore that you’ll certainly never get bored. Visit the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park, hop on a houseboat at Lake Powell, or drop a fishing line in a lake surrounded by an alpine forest. There’s always something new to discover here in the Beehive State, and sometimes the adventure you seek is below ground. Check out Mammoth Cave:

The Dixie National Forest covers a vast 1,889,106 acres in the southern portion of Utah. It's a beautiful place to explore.
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One of the best kept secrets in this forest is Mammoth Cave. You'll find the cave just north of Duck Creek Village.
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Just two thousand years ago, a lava flow covered this area. As it cooled, some of the lava formed a crust over the still-flowing lava, which eventually created a tube. Mammoth Cave is the largest lava tube in the Beehive State, and you can explore it!
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While there are some spots where sun shines into the cave, it's a good idea to bring headlamps or flashlights if you want to venture very far into the cave system. The cave has tons of passageways - 2,200 feet to be exact.
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In many spots, you can walk right through the lava tubes. In other places you'll need to hunch over a bit to fit through...
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...but if you really want to be adventurous, you might have to crawl through some of the tighter spots. The exit of the cave is a belly-crawling tube, so if you're claustrophobic, you'll want to just retrace your steps to the entrance.
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The cave is home to several species of bats, and portions of it are blocked off from October through April to protect hibernating bats. During the summer, part of this grate is removed so you can access the cave here.
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Make sure you wear some sturdy shoes, and plan on getting really dirty as you scoot along on your belly. Some parts of the cave can get pretty muddy, so you might even want to bring a change of clothes so your drive home will be more comfortable.
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Have you visited Mammoth Cave? We’d love to hear about your adventure! For an above ground cave experience, head to Logan and hike to this cave.

 

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Mammoth Cave, Duck Creek Ridge Rd, Duck Creek Village, UT 84762, USA