Caving in Popp's Cave

A couple weeks ago three of us, Julie, Kate, and me, drove out to Richland Center to check out Popp's Cave. I'd been there before, but it had been a few years and Kate had never been caving I was eager to show her how cool it was.

a drip in a small pool

cool formations

We wondered around the cave for a few hours, took lots of photos, explored various openings, and ended the day with a trip to the infamous Mud Room.

me, Kate, and Julie after venturing into the Mud Room

We also saw lots of bats, probably 50. In the past I've only seen one bat so it was neat to see so many. We were careful not to touch them or shine our lights on them too long. We didn't want to disturb their slumber.

the bats all huddled together

Julie crawling through a tunnel

I'll be back at Popp's Cave next month with a group of Madison College students. It's going to be great muddy fun!