TEXAS—On August 11, members from the San Antonio congregation gathered at Natural Bridge Caverns to tour Texas’s largest commercial cave. Discovered in 1960, the cave derives its name from the 60-foot natural limestone bridge at its entrance.

Members traversed 180 feet below ground to the deepest part of the cave, viewing various massive chambers. The natural formations included soda straws, flowstone, stalagmites and stalactites that have grown over thousands of years. It is estimated that stalactites grow at a rate of about 1 cubic inch or less every 100 years.

The cave stays at a constant 70 degrees with a relative humidity of 99 percent, making it feel like 80 degrees. Although there were some steep declines and inclines to traverse, the beauty of the natural formations and pools of crystal-clear water provided some spectacular sights.

After the hour and fifteen-minute tour concluded, the group gathered for a picnic lunch and fellowship before everyone headed home.

Member Larry Walker said, “The cavern tour was extremely interesting and fascinating, but the best part was the lunch and fellowship afterwards.”