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	Longhorn Cavern

bignosemousie

6-5-2009 10:54 AM

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texas, travel, caves

bignosemousie says:

Going next week to see this. My daughter loves cave exploring. Any Clippers been here?

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6-5-2009 11:21 AM

wiccantexan

I haven't been to this particular one yet.

6-6-2009 12:07 PM

tanyamm

I hope you and your daughter have a wonderful time!

6-6-2009 5:37 PM

bignosemousie

Thanks!

6-6-2009 9:42 PM

merrie

I hope you guys enjoy your nature excursion.

6-11-2009 10:11 AM

bignosemousie

It was really fun. The cavern is very big and has a cool history. At one point in the 1920's there was a dance hall down there. The wooden stage is still there. What a strange and wonderful place to hang out.

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