Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Natural Bridge Caverns
On March 27th, 1960, four intrepid students
from St. Mary's University in San Antonio geared up for
another weekend of spelunking in the Texas Hill Country. They were about
to make their fourth journey deeper into a network of narrow
passages beneath an amazing 60 foot natural limestone
bridge between San Antonio and New Braunfels.
What they discovered that day was nothing less than the
mother lode of underground majesty and wonder: Natural
Bridge Caverns. Chamber after chamber of spectacular
formations, one the size of a football field. Gigantic towering
columns. Emerald pools. Delicate, crystalline soda straws. All
living and still growing.
Since it was first explored by those four daring young men,
millions and millions of visitors from around the world have
discovered the awesome beauty of Natural Bridge Caverns.
Governor John Connally christened it the "Jewel in the Crown
of Texas' Attractions" and it has been designated as a National
Natural Landmark. Experience Natural Bridge Caverns for yourself this year
and join in the 50th anniversary celebration of its discovery.
