Jewel Cave to Host Junior Caver Day

CUSTER, S.D. – Jewel Cave National Monument invites families to Junior Caver Day on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the monument’s visitor center.

This year marks the 5th year of Junior Caver Day at Jewel Cave. Researchers, artists and monument volunteers and staff will offer hands‑on activities that highlight the cave’s geology, history and surface. A Junior Caver oath ceremony will close the program at approximately 2:15 p.m.

Guided cave tours will run throughout the day. Visitors should reserve tickets in advance at Recreation.govor arrive early for a limited number of first‑come, first‑served tickets at the kiosk, which opens at 8 a.m.

The National Park Service is hosting Junior Caver Day with support from the Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. 

Details and updates will continue to be posted at www.nps.gov/jeca, as well as on social media through Facebook at www.facebook.com/JewelCaveNPS/ and Instagram at www.instagram.com/jewelcavenps.

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