T.H.E. Cave, Hays County, Texas
July 2024
Gate Type: CUPOLA
We love landowners who recognize the uniqueness of their cave resources and want to protect then for the future. Such is the case with T.H.E. Cave. (Despite querying the original discoverers and mappers of the cave, we STILL don’t know what T.H.E. stands for!) We also love caves where there is exposed bedrock at the surface, since it makes anchoring the gate to the ground SO much easier! We almost had heat stroke building this gate, despite working in the shade and having a cover over the cutting station. We vow to do no more bat gates in Texas in the summer! All photos © Jim Kennedy.












