CAVE EXPLORING

The valleys of Central Pennsylvania are floored with carbonate rock and some of this is cave forming limestone.  While PA caves are generally small, they do offer cavers beauty and challenge to practice their skills.  Experienced cavers don't venture underground without the proper equipment and technique.  The National Speleological Society (NSS) has several local chapters in Pennsylvania called Grottos and these clubs can provide the proper gear and instruction.  Check the links below for more info.

Dave near top of 75' vertical entrance of Hostermans Pit Scot and Wayne on West Halls Falls traverse in Hostermans Pit
Ascending 75' Entrance of Hostermans Pit. West Halls Falls traverse in Hostermans Pit.
Marty climbing the Claybank in Hostermans Pit Steeeeve passing thru the first near sump in Penn Aqua Cave
The Claybank in Hostermans Pit. First near-sump in Penn Aqua Cave.

Links:

Nittany Grotto
 Bald Eagle Grotto
 Huntington County Cave Hunters
 National Speleological Society
 Eastern Region of the National Cave Rescue Commission

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