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Caving
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Anchialine Caves and Cave Fauna of the World 
 Information about "coastal caves formed in limestone or volcanic rock that are flooded with seawater." The site focuses on caves found in the Bahamas and the Yucatan Peninsula. Use the site map to access material on specific islands and fauna. Contains information about current research projects as well as photos, maps, descriptions, and fauna. http://www.tamug.edu/cavebiology/index2.html Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Jun 7, 2009 Carlsbad Caverns National Park
This park of eighty caves in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico, features the "Big Room," a cave with a ceiling up to 250 feet high, that is one of the largest cave chambers in the world. Twelve public domain photographs illustrate some of the park's features. The site includes general information about the park, programs, tours, and links to cave-related sites. Includes a teacher's guide with links to history activities, geology, bats, plants, and animals located in the caverns, a student glossary, and a list of references. http://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm Topics: Geology, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Cave Diving
While primarily about scuba diving in underwater caverns or caves, this site also has information about all types of "overhead environment diving include wreck penetration, ice diving and some types of commercial diving, such as pipeline inspection." There is a FAQ, information about how and where to dive, and links. http://www.cavediving.com/ Topics: Oil & Gas, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Jan 13, 2002 The Cave of Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc
Facts and pictures about this important archaeological discovery of palaeolithic cave paintings at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in France. Also available in French and Spanish. http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/ Topics: Archaeology, Art, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Jun 13, 2005 The Cave of Lascaux
This beautiful site details the prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux, France. Take a virtual tour, read extensive information about the discovery of the caves in 1940, learn why the cave was closed to the public to prevent deterioration, see how a replica of part of the cave was made, and view the Time and Space area with information on prehistoric man and the formation of the caves. The "Learn" section provides information about cave iconography. http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ Topics: Archaeology, Art, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Dec 12, 2007 Descent Into the Ice
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program that "follows a team of daring 'glacionauts' as they descend into a labyrinth of unexplored and hazardous glacier caves on France's Mt. Blanc" to search for trapped floodwater. The site includes information about shrinking glaciers, glacier hazards, the life cycle of a glacier, and ice climbing gear. Also includes links to related information and a teacher's guide. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/mtblanc/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Sports Last updated Feb 9, 2004 Knots on the Web
This well-organized page is a directory of knot tying, mathematical knot theory, and knot art Web sites. Tying links include knots for sailing, fishing, scouting, climbing, caving rope rescue, and making hammocks; information about rope and cordage; and instructions for tying neckties. Knot art mainly focuses on Celtic knotwork but also includes Chinese knotting, knot sculpture, graphics, and clip art. Knot theory links include an online textbook, a children's tutorial, knot tables, and links to other collections of sites. http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm Topics: Crafts, Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Feb 10, 2003 National Speleological Society (NSS)
The NSS was founded "for the purpose of advancing the study, conservation, exploration, and knowledge of caves." Learn about caves and caving; cave conservation; cave safety guidelines; cave art and music; and NSS cave preserves. http://www.caves.org/ Topics: Geology, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Feb 19, 2004 Orion Center for the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Associated Literature
Those interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls may study them virtually here. This site provides information about the Orion Center in Jerusalem, its programs, and its publications. There are also online and print resources including The Beginner's Guide to Scrolls and the Discoveries in the Judean Desert Index, news articles, and links to relevant Web sites. A virtual cave tour allows visitors to see where the scrolls were hidden and examine fragments of the manuscripts. http://orion.mscc.huji.ac.il/ Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Outdoor Recreation, Religion Last updated Apr 4, 2001 Secrets of the Crocodile Caves
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program about the animals (such as lemurs, fossas, and Nile crocodiles) living in and around the caves within the Ankarana reserve on the northern tip of Madagascar. Features a slide show and panoramas of the landscape, legends of Madagascar, a description of crocodile species from around the world, and information about crocodile anatomy. Also includes a teacher's guide and links to related information. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/croccaves/ Topics: Literature & Books, Outdoor Recreation, Religion Last updated Jan 19, 2004 USGS Geology in the Parks
This "non-technical approach to geology" explains geologic maps, plate tectonics, rocks and minerals, geologic time, geomorphic provinces, sand dunes, caves, and coasts. Includes profiles of the geology of several national parks, a glossary, maps, animations, and other images. A collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Park Service. http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/project/home.html Topics: Geology, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Jan 19, 2009 |
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