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Spelunking / Rock Climbing Spelunking is the recreational sport of exploring wild caves. Rock climbing is a sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or man-made rock walls.

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Old 01-29-2012, 02:55 PM   #21
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My parents took us to Mammoth Caves when we were kids. I know it is an old cave tour attraction and has been around for a lot of years, but I did not realize it was THAT old! It has offered tours since 1816! I certainly can remember how magnificent it was. I'd like to do some camping there someday.


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Old 01-29-2012, 03:50 PM   #22
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I am really claustrophobic as well but I think that going spelunking would be awesome! I have always wanted to go but I have never had the opportunity.


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Old 01-29-2012, 05:03 PM   #23
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There are many Park Service guided cave tours available. These would be good to test your claustrophbia reactions. And the caves I am most familiar with are located in such great vacation areas they are just another interesting diversion to the whole vacation.



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Old 01-29-2012, 05:31 PM   #24
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Several years ago I had an adverse reaction to some med's and acquired Claustrophobia. It's been a long time but seem to be back to my old self. I would like the opportunity to get back in some caves and explore around again. Did some exploring of old abandoned mine in the desert in California. Had a great time.


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