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Jewel Cave National Monument
For Kids

There are many ways for kids to explore Jewel Cave National Monument. You can download a crossword, scavenger hunt, and word searches to take with you on your trip to Jewel Cave, and kids ages 5-12 can participate in the Junior Ranger Program. Follow the links to learn more!

Entrance to Jewel Cave  

Did You Know?
Jewel Cave has only one natural entrance. Although the cave is more than 140 miles long, it lies beneath just 3 square miles of land area.

Last Updated: August 26, 2008 at 12:45 EST