BETA
Chapter 1
The birth of state parks
Chapter 2
Giants and record-breakers
Chapter 3
Subterranean and geologic wonders
Chapter 4
Cultural and historic treasures
YOUR GOAL
Master of Secrets of state parks
Ch 3 · Subterranean and geologic wonders
schopenhauer Explore subterranean wonders and state park caves in this educational game. Discover geologic trivia and notable underground formations.
schopenhauer Kartchner Caverns State Park
Step through the heavy airlocks into the deep wet dark, where Kubla Khan rises tall!
schopenhauer A Texas state park preserves a vast, active dune field where wind constantly reshapes the landscape.
schopenhauer Thousands of mushroom-shaped rock spires create an otherworldly landscape in the heart of Utah's desert.
Fun Fact
Secret cave discovery: The discoverers of Kartchner Caverns kept their find a secret even from the landowners to prevent any damage.
Glossary
stalactite (noun)
A tapering structure hanging from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium carbonate deposited by dripping water. Arizona's Kartchner Caverns State Park preserves a 21-foot soda straw stalactite, one of the world's longest.
A tapering structure hanging from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium carbonate deposited by dripping water. Arizona's Kartchner Caverns State Park preserves a 21-foot soda straw stalactite, one of the world's longest.
Quiz
What is the geological name for the thousands of mushroom-shaped sandstone formations found in Utah's Goblin Valley State Park?
Quiz
What type of rock, easily dissolved by acidic water, is responsible for the dramatic cave networks in Kentucky's Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Quiz
Which state park in Washington features a massive, dry waterfall cliff that is three miles wide and was carved by catastrophic Ice Age floods?
Quiz
Which state park in Nevada is named for its brilliant red Aztec sandstone formations that appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun?
Quiz
Why did the discoverers of Arizona's Kartchner Caverns keep their massive cave discovery a complete secret for 14 years?
Quiz
Which state park in Texas lets visitors rent plastic toboggans to sled down massive, active sand dunes that reach heights of 70 feet?
Quiz
What rare geologic feature, a massive, water-filled sinkhole over 300 feet deep, is the centerpiece of Florida's Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park?
Quiz
Oregon's Silver Falls State Park is famous for its 'Trail of Ten Falls,' which allows hikers to do what unique activity?