Ed Winterall
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.
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