The cave was then re-named "Secret Cave" to protect its location.In 1957, Jim Papadakis a member of the National Speleological Society, geologist and professional photographer fell in love with the cave. The Caverns of Sonora, a National Natural Landmark, is a unique cave located 8 miles (13 km) west of the small city of Sonora, the seat of Sutton County, Texas.It is a world-class cave because of its stunning array of calcite crystal formations, especially helictites.These helictites are found in extreme abundance, often with a rare purity and complexity. Einfach wunderschön! My wife and I had last visited Sonora Caverns in 1994 with our children still in early elementary school in Austin. The Caverns of Sonora is recognized as one of the most beautiful show caves in the world. Found below the boots and hooves of those who inhabit and work the land is one of Earth’s most revered underground treasures, The Caverns of Sonora. Visitors come close and personal with this highly decorated cave system on intimate guided tours. Jim hired friend and caver, Jack Burch to help construct the trails and install electrical lighting which provided safe viewing for public tours. The Caverns of Sonora is internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful show caves on the planet. We have a nature trail, RV and Tent Camping, and also have gemstone mining. During Jim's many trips to the cave, he observed that the delicate cave formations were being destroyed by negligent explorers. Visit www.cavernsofsonora.com for more info.We offer tours of the cave seven days a week year around. The Caverns of Sonora is internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful show caves on the planet. Visitors come close and personal with this highly decorated cave system on intimate guided tours. A steel gate was installed on June 15, 1957 at the entrance to protect the cave from vandalism. Located 15 miles southwest of Sonora, Texas on I-10, the Caverns of Sonora marks the halfway point between San Antonio, TX and Big Bend National Park. The Caverns of Sonora is internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful show caves on the planet. Located 15 miles southwest of Sonora, Texas on I-10, the Caverns of Sonora marks the halfway point between San Antonio, TX and Big Bend National Park. Wir sind froh, dass wir es getan haben! Even though it is not accessible to the public, this room is to beautiful not to show!Water droplets all around you. If you get "Kissed" by a drop of water it is said to bring good luck. You can see and hear the caves activity.H '+weather.forecast[0].high+'° L '+weather.forecast[0].low+'°Where the Texas Hill Country meets the Chihuahuan Dessert sits thousands of acres of limestone rich ranch country. Jim realized the only way to protect the "Secret Cave" would be to open it to the public as a showcase cave with guided tours. lohnt den Besuch sehr, und