Natural Bridge Caverns

Famed Texas Photographer and Weed Science Technologies Highlight 2024 Weed Science Society of America/Southern Weed Science Society Meeting

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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WESTMINISTER, Colo., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wyman Meinzer - state photographer of Texas - is set to give those attending the joint 2024 Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS) meeting a fascinating glimpse of the Lone Star State.

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  • Wyman Meinzer - state photographer of Texas - is set to give those attending the joint 2024 Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS) meeting a fascinating glimpse of the Lone Star State.
  • Meinzer will keynote the WSSA/SWSS meeting slated for January 22-25, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
  • WESTMINISTER, Colo., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wyman Meinzer - state photographer of Texas - is set to give those attending the joint 2024 Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS) meeting a fascinating glimpse of the Lone Star State.
  • Meinzer will keynote the WSSA/SWSS meeting slated for January 22-25, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

Known Length of the Deepest Cave in the Western Hemisphere Surpasses 100 Kilometers

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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HUAUTLA DE JIMENEZ, Mexico, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cave explorers from around the world hit a milestone during their exploration and survey of the deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere, Sistema Huautla, this Spring. The international team of 37 cavers and support staff added 222 meters to the known length of the cave system during the most recent Proyecto Espeleologico Sistema Huautla, or PESH expedition. The known length of Sistema Huautla is now just over 100 kilometers or 62.27 miles. Teams also added three kilometers to the Cueva Elysium, a nearby but currently unconnected cave system. The accomplishments were announced as part of the celebration of International Cave Week, June 4-10.

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  • HUAUTLA DE JIMENEZ, Mexico, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cave explorers from around the world hit a milestone during their exploration and survey of the deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere, Sistema Huautla, this Spring.
  • The international team of 37 cavers and support staff added 222 meters to the known length of the cave system during the most recent Proyecto Espeleologico Sistema Huautla, or PESH expedition.
  • The known length of Sistema Huautla is now just over 100 kilometers or 62.27 miles.
  • Teams also added three kilometers to the Cueva Elysium, a nearby but currently unconnected cave system.

Largest Cavern in Texas Opens Multi-Million Dollar Expansion

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of careful development and millions of dollars invested in design, engineering, technology, construction, and guest experience, Natural Bridge Caverns will open its latest and most ambitious tour: Hidden Wonders. Already the state's largest and most visited commercial cave, this new multi-million-dollar tour experience features state-of-the-art lighting, a sound and light show, and expansion into never before toured areas of the property's Hidden Cavern. Development of the new tour experience and careful development of new areas of the cavern has been underway since 2017 and will open to the public on May 12th.

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  • Already the state's largest and most visited commercial cave, this new multi-million-dollar tour experience features state-of-the-art lighting, a sound and light show, and expansion into never before toured areas of the property's Hidden Cavern.
  • The Hidden Cavern is a second cavern at Natural Bridge Caverns and part of the same geologic system.
  • "In developing this area of the cavern system, we have both pursued and established best case practices for working in this delicate environment.
  • This expansion required the construction of a 710-foot exit tunnel - double the length of anything done before – and to do so with minimal impact on the cavern.

New Cave Discovered That Could Connect to Natural Bridge Caverns

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A highly specialized caving team is embarking on a journey through unexplored cave passage at Natural Bridge Caverns in an attempt to find a connection between a newly discovered cave and the northern reaches of Natural Bridge Caverns. Led by brothers Brad and Travis Wuest, owners and operators of Natural Bridge Caverns, the next expedition is an epic push to try to discover connecting cave passage. The expedition is set for Friday, May 27th, 2022, and could take 24 hours to complete.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A highly specialized caving team is embarking on a journey through unexplored cave passage at Natural Bridge Caverns in an attempt to find a connection between a newly discovered cave and the northern reaches of Natural Bridge Caverns.
  • Natural Bridge Caverns' cavers spearheaded exploration of the Wild Cave in 2021 with hopes for more than discovery of a new cave.
  • "No other cave in Texas is being explored to the degree that's happening at Natural Bridge Caverns," said world renown cave explorer Bill Steele.
  • Natural Bridge Caverns is a designated State Historical Site, National Natural Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Holidays Back in Full Festive Swing in San Antonio

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The return of traditional favorites and new exciting additions promise to make San Antonio the go-to destination for the holidays.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The return of traditional favorites and new exciting additions promise to make San Antonio the go-to destination for the holidays.
  • Can't miss the San Antonio River Walk holidays, with the return of the Parade, caroling and 100,000 twinkling lights.
  • New this year is Lightscapeat the San Antonio Botanical Garden , November 19 January 2.
  • A city of blended cultures and always in Fiesta-mode, activities can be found across San Antonio for all tastes and ages.

Stress Less on Your Next Family Vacation

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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MISSION, Kan., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --(Family Features) A vacation is all about getting away and taking a break from the pressures of daily life.

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  • MISSION, Kan., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --(Family Features) A vacation is all about getting away and taking a break from the pressures of daily life.
  • On the return trip, the added day gives you some cushion so you don't have to stress about getting back to work if there are travel delays.
  • One easy way to take the stress out of vacation planning is to use digital resources to save time and money.
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Natural Bridge Caverns Celebrates The International Year Of Caves & Karst

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8826151-natural-bridge-caverns-y...

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  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8826151-natural-bridge-caverns-y...
    "We depend on caves and karst landscapes in ways we don't always recognize," said Brad Wuest, President, Natural Bridge Caverns.
  • Every weekend in June, the team at Natural Bridge Caverns will celebrate the pillars of the International Year of Caves and Karst (IYCK): Explore, Understand, Protect.
  • In fact, exploration is underway even today at Natural Bridge Caverns.
  • "We have a long history of both discovery and preservation of the unique natural resources that are in our care.