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A natural wonder in Shoshone, Idaho

The Shoshone Indian Ice Caves are a truly unique natural phenomenon in Shoshone, Idaho that you absolutely can't miss if you're in the area. While it bears the name of "cave," it' not a cave in the traditional sense: rather, it's a quarter-mile-long volcanic tube craved out by ancient lava flows. Over the years, the cold current of air rushing through the cave has frozen the ground water and condensation into a beautiful, smooth floor of ice.

Access to the caves is restricted to guided tours. After paying your admission fee (a somewhat steep $10 for access and tour), you're invited to explore the visitors center and small geology museum until tour time.

When the tour starts, a local guide will take you down through the caves exploring its history from a social and geological point of view. I'm usually not one for guided tours, but the guide was really knowledgeable and the info helped give the cave historical context and actually made the visit much more interesting. One tip: make sure to bring a light jacket of sweater if you get chilly easily. It hovers around freezing in the caves (even in summer) and since the tour lasts around 45min., you might get a bit cold. I will say that it's absolutely refreshing in the summertime!
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