(Sorry, I have been so busy with life, I have not had the chance to get caught up! Here is more on my visit with my good friend, Lola)
When Lola and I were planning our get together, she knew that some of the time would be spent with the boys. While researching this area, she came up with the idea of visiting a cave/cavern. Such a great idea!
We drove to the cute little town of Sutter Creek and had lunch. Drove an additional half hour to the teeny-tiny town of Volcano and the totally cool Black Chasm Cavern. I have never been to a cavern and was not sure what to expect, but this was better than what I was expecting (if that even makes sense…)
A church in Sutter Creek…
More Sutter Creek…
Cave or Cavern?
A cave is any cavity in the ground that is large enough that some portion of it will not receive direct sunlight.
A cavern is a specific type of cave, naturally formed in soluble rock with the ability to grow speleothems. So, although a cavern can accurately be called a cave (since it is a type of cave), all caves cannot be called caverns.
Getting ready to go in…
