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The Geology of Caves and Their Origin | Appalachian Forest Discovery Center
August 30 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Appalachian Forest Discovery Center at the historic Darden Mill is excited to host Dr. James Van Gundy, Professor Emeritus of Davis & Elkins College, for a conversation about caves as part of our immersive exhibit, “Beneath Our Feet: The Hidden World of Caves and Karst.”
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“The Geology of Caves and Their Origin” | Dr. James Van Gundy
August 30
3:30 PM
The Darden Mill | 101 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV
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August 30 3:30 PM The Darden Mill | 101 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV____________________________________________________________________
“Beneath Our Feet: The Hidden World of Caves and Karst” is the 2025 seasonal interpretive exhibit for the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center in Elkins, WV. The hours are 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Thursday-Sunday, and admission is free.
You can interact with a replica cave and try its simulated crawl space, read the interpretive panels about cave conservation and historical exploration, and see the caving gear and prehistoric fossils on display.
The exhibit is located in the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center housed in the Darden Mill at 101 Railroad Avenue in Elkins, West Virginia.