Comments on: Visit to Inner Space Cavern http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962 Austin gardener/designer chronicles the creation of her own gardens and showcases others with eye-catching photos in award-winning blog Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:59:41 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Liz http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962&cpage=1#comment-116112 Liz Mon, 25 May 2009 02:19:11 +0000 http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962#comment-116112 We went to Inner Space Caverns 20+ years ago. My son was about 6 and my daughter was about 3. It was her extremely independent and don't mess with me stage. She insisted on wearing her sunglasses in the cave the whole time! We went to Inner Space Caverns 20+ years ago. My son was about 6 and my daughter was about 3. It was her extremely independent and don’t mess with me stage. She insisted on wearing her sunglasses in the cave the whole time!

]]> By: Annie in Austin http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962&cpage=1#comment-116062 Annie in Austin Sun, 24 May 2009 16:10:27 +0000 http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962#comment-116062 We've taken visitors to Inner Space Caverns - it's fun to see them again through your wonderful photos, Pam. We like caves, too - saw Mammoth Cave as newlyweds on our honeymoon and have added caves in KY, MO, WI, TX and SD to the list. I can't remember if you've shown us Longhorn Caverns in Burnet, but they're sure nice on a hot day and Wondercave in San Marcos is a wacky, touristy attraction. Philo was able to go to Carlsbad but I missed that trip. I hope Jenny gets the chance to stop at Caverns of Sonora - absolutely breathtaking. Weather forecasters are threatening us with 100°F by Tuesday - these caves are sounding better and better! Annie at the Transplantable Rose We’ve taken visitors to Inner Space Caverns – it’s fun to see them again through your wonderful photos, Pam. We like caves, too – saw Mammoth Cave as newlyweds on our honeymoon and have added caves in KY, MO, WI, TX and SD to the list. I can’t remember if you’ve shown us Longhorn Caverns in Burnet, but they’re sure nice on a hot day and Wondercave in San Marcos is a wacky, touristy attraction. Philo was able to go to Carlsbad but I missed that trip. I hope Jenny gets the chance to stop at Caverns of Sonora – absolutely breathtaking.

Weather forecasters are threatening us with 100°F by Tuesday – these caves are sounding better and better!

Annie at the Transplantable Rose

]]> By: Lisa at Greenbow http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962&cpage=1#comment-115911 Lisa at Greenbow Sat, 23 May 2009 20:43:53 +0000 http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962#comment-115911 How interesting Pam. I bet it does feel good to be in there on a hot summers day. I would think it eerie to hear the rumble of traffic while in there. <em>Even eerier was the rumble of a passing train, which you can hear not far from the entrance of the cave. It really sounded like an earthquake, even after our guide explained what it was. ---Pam</em> How interesting Pam. I bet it does feel good to be in there on a hot summers day. I would think it eerie to hear the rumble of traffic while in there.

Even eerier was the rumble of a passing train, which you can hear not far from the entrance of the cave. It really sounded like an earthquake, even after our guide explained what it was. —Pam

]]> By: Jenny http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962&cpage=1#comment-115790 Jenny Sat, 23 May 2009 00:08:26 +0000 http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962#comment-115790 You certainly do some fun things with your children. Beautiful photos which makes me think it may be worth a visit. Someone told us that the Caves of Sonora are also great but we always seem to be rushing by there on our trip,s with no time to stop. Years ago we went to Carlsbad Caverns which have to be the ultimate big cave experience. <em>Inner Space</em> is <em>worth a visit, Jenny, although it's not as impressive as Carlsbad, which we saw about five years ago on the way to the Grand Canyon. Last summer we toured Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, which is also a must-see though it doesn't have a lot of formations, just size. </em> You certainly do some fun things with your children. Beautiful photos which makes me think it may be worth a visit. Someone told us that the Caves of Sonora are also great but we always seem to be rushing by there on our trip,s with no time to stop. Years ago we went to Carlsbad Caverns which have to be the ultimate big cave experience.

Inner Space is worth a visit, Jenny, although it’s not as impressive as Carlsbad, which we saw about five years ago on the way to the Grand Canyon. Last summer we toured Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, which is also a must-see though it doesn’t have a lot of formations, just size.

]]> By: Lola http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962&cpage=1#comment-115789 Lola Fri, 22 May 2009 23:55:54 +0000 http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962#comment-115789 Thanks for the tour Pam. The pics were fantastic. I've been in caves before but did not know that there were any in Tx. <em>Central Texas is full of caves, thanks to all the limestone we have. Spelunking is a popular activity around here. ---Pam</em> Thanks for the tour Pam. The pics were fantastic. I’ve been in caves before but did not know that there were any in Tx.

Central Texas is full of caves, thanks to all the limestone we have. Spelunking is a popular activity around here. —Pam

]]> By: Germi http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962&cpage=1#comment-115780 Germi Fri, 22 May 2009 22:24:29 +0000 http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962#comment-115780 You have just inspired me to plant as many vertical cactus in my front yard as I can afford! THAT'S what it needs! It's going to be the STALAGMITE GARDEN!!! Thank you thank you thank you PAM! I always come away from your blog postings with a head full of ideas - love it! I love caves, having grown up there in South Texas and having them right in my backyard. I miss the majesty. Next time I'm down in those parts, I'm heading for the caves! XO! <em>A stalagmite garden would be something to see, Germi. Do it! ---Pam</em> You have just inspired me to plant as many vertical cactus in my front yard as I can afford! THAT’S what it needs! It’s going to be the STALAGMITE GARDEN!!! Thank you thank you thank you PAM! I always come away from your blog postings with a head full of ideas – love it!

I love caves, having grown up there in South Texas and having them right in my backyard. I miss the majesty. Next time I’m down in those parts, I’m heading for the caves!

XO!

A stalagmite garden would be something to see, Germi. Do it! —Pam

]]> By: Les http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962&cpage=1#comment-115775 Les Fri, 22 May 2009 21:26:57 +0000 http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962#comment-115775 Looks like a "cool" place. I hope all of the kids behaved. We have several caverns in Va., but the most famous is Luray Caverns. It hovers around 54 degrees, has an organ that makes the rocks sing by striking them with a mechanical hammer, and its most popular formation looks like two sunny side up fried eggs. The last time I was there, my son was 4 at the time. He was on overload as we were leaving and had a total nuclear meltdown. I had to drag him out of the gift shop kicking, screaming and flailing about just as a bus of Japanese seniors were pulling up. They got a good show. <em>It's always good to remind older people about the joys of young parenthood, just in case they've forgotten. ;-) That cave sounds pretty cool though. ---Pam</em> Looks like a “cool” place. I hope all of the kids behaved. We have several caverns in Va., but the most famous is Luray Caverns. It hovers around 54 degrees, has an organ that makes the rocks sing by striking them with a mechanical hammer, and its most popular formation looks like two sunny side up fried eggs. The last time I was there, my son was 4 at the time. He was on overload as we were leaving and had a total nuclear meltdown. I had to drag him out of the gift shop kicking, screaming and flailing about just as a bus of Japanese seniors were pulling up. They got a good show.

It’s always good to remind older people about the joys of young parenthood, just in case they’ve forgotten. ;-) That cave sounds pretty cool though. —Pam

]]> By: Loree/danger garden http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962&cpage=1#comment-115759 Loree/danger garden Fri, 22 May 2009 18:00:43 +0000 http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962#comment-115759 Uhm...puts your blog name 'digging' in a whole new light! <em>Luckily, I didn't have to dig this hole in the ground. ;-) ---Pam</em> Uhm…puts your blog name ‘digging’ in a whole new light!

Luckily, I didn’t have to dig this hole in the ground. ;-) —Pam

]]> By: Tatyana http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962&cpage=1#comment-115758 Tatyana Fri, 22 May 2009 17:59:53 +0000 http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962#comment-115758 Out of this world. I will show your pictures to my boys. Thank you Pam! Out of this world. I will show your pictures to my boys. Thank you Pam!

]]> By: Robin http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962&cpage=1#comment-115756 Robin Fri, 22 May 2009 17:50:54 +0000 http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=2962#comment-115756 Pam, thanks for the reminder of this cool park so close to home. And in August, that 72 degrees will feel most wonderful - I think I'll go then. Pam, thanks for the reminder of this cool park so close to home. And in August, that 72 degrees will feel most wonderful – I think I’ll go then.

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