Some years ago I learned that the geology in Minnesota and Wisconsin is some of the oldest rocks and sediments in the world. There's no earthquakes here that disturb or move anything since the areas sit on a fairly solid deposit of Iron bedrock. Now I bring up something that I should've addressed a while ago when someone said something negative to me about one of my cave posts in the past: if you're one of those people who thinks earth is only 6,000 years old, I do not have time for you. It is not. It is millions and millions and millions of years old. It is so old that humans are still learning how old it is because in the short time we have been on this planet we have yet to uncover everything there is to find and there is no scientific proof that the planet is only 6,000 years old. That is "faith" based proof and I am not in the slightest bit interested in it. And if you want to deride scientists and all the hard work they do you can do it in your own time. My mother used to tell me that of course, scientists were doing God's work and why wouldn't he want credit for some of his smartest children? And I grew up in Texas, attended church multiple times a week and no one-not once -told us that creationism was literal. The story of God creating the Earth in 6 days and resting on the 7th was a simple way to explain a very complicated and divine idea. One that humanity could not grasp on their own since they were not God. It was never used to slander our teachers or our scientists. So no, I will not respond to negative comments about such things anymore.
You do what you need to do to find peace in your heart but this probably isn't a post for you if you think that way.
That said I move onto one of the coolest things I did in Minnesota last year and that was visit Niagara Cave. I have long been an amateur cave explorer and rock collector. I have no illusions to being an actual spelunker or hard-core adventurer but I do like a good hike and I do like a good rock formation. It turns out that Minnesota has pretty cool caves including this one which has an underground waterfall in it. You'll see it not too long after going underground and once you do and start to move through the cave-that's when things get really interesting. The cave is lined with fossils and formations that have been cut through by water. Some of them get super narrow and go high up. It is an absolutely fascinating walk. The guide pointed out corners shaped like the Titanic and that looked like an elephant. And they do have their place to take you for absolute darkness. All of the caves I have visited thus far seem to have this spot and it's always funny if there is a kid on the tour because they always say something silly when it gets totally dark. One time a kid growled which made me laugh. It's a couple of hours for a visit if you want to do the tour, mini-golf, picnic, etc.. worth it absolutely. The gift shop I might add had a pretty great selection of treasures to bring home....
My pics are a bit dark cuz, yeah, cave. I do sometimes wonder if I might not mind living in a cave far underground -although I'd miss the rain and snow. Though not the heat. No thank you summer time. Which is a good way to tell you that it is usually pretty cool (temperature wise) in these places if you need a break from the heat. Also-this place was found by pigs. True story. Seriously you should go. Also pigs are awesome. If clumsy.
