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The Most Remote Place on Earth The Exploration of Snowy River Passage in Fort Stanton Cave

date_range February 23, 2013
location_on Socorro, NM United States
schedule 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

El Camino Real International Heritage Center Presents:

“The Most Remote Place on Earth: The Exploration of Snowy River Passage in Fort Stanton Cave” presented by Mike Bilbo, Cave Specialist, with Bureau of Land Management on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at 10:30AM – 12:00PM. More than 10 miles in length, Snowy River was discovered in 2001 and is the longest known cave formation. It is said that surveyors at the far end of the cave are considered to be at the most remote place on earth. With stunning underground photography, the presentation will cover the history of Fort Stanton Cave exploration, cave geology, and the effect of White-nose Syndrome on bats and recreational caving. 

Daily admission charges into the El Camino Real International Heritage Center will apply day of presentation. Single adult daily admission is $5. Free admission for ages 16 and under. Free admission for MNM Foundation members, U.S. veterans, and Cultural Pass holders. Seating is limited in the lecture auditorium and on a first-come-first-serve basis. For limited front row reserved seating, please call the Center’s gift shop at (575) 854-3679 in advance with your $10 donation to the El Camino Real Foundation. If you need additional information regarding this event, please call (575) 854-3600.

DETAILS

February 23, 2013

Time:

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cost:

No cost

Location:

Socorro, NM United States

CONTACT

Organizer:

Contact not available

Website:

http://www.nmhistoricsites.org/

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