Elm Cave, Marion County, Arkansas
June 2024
Gate Type: BASIC
Out of the blue, I was contacted by a landowner that wanted to gate his cave. The cave was in a remote rural area, not well known, and had no immediate threats. But he was being proactive, wanting to protect his treasure before it was ruined. So we did. And what a treasure it was! Geologically, hydrologically, historically, and biologically significant. And long, and well decorated, to boot! He even came to visit while we were gating, and we took him on a tour of his cave, using our caver eyes to point out all types of interesting things. Usually we never get to tour the caves we protect, and so we were honored to visit this one. A treasure, indeed! All photos © Jim Kennedy.












