This just an announcement to remind you about the next Longhorn Caverns Project weekend.
We will meet at the parking lot up from the Visitor Center at around 9:30 this coming Saturday, March 2nd. The TPWD has graciously followed through and approved funds and is assigning work crews to begin some long overdue trail improvements to quite a few areas throughout the cave. Other funds for several other projects in the cave are to follow. In the meantime, we will be trying to stay out of the way and work on a few other projects, both in the cave and above the cave, and maybe even try to work in some ridge walking. If you'd like to volunteer, TPWD is requesting that you register as a volunteer at: http://ec.volunteernow.com/custom/1353/ <http://ec.volunteernow.com/custom/1353/> All volunteers must apply, then select a location, easiest to plug in Longhorn's zip code, 78611. The new system works faster than the older paper system. (Don't freak out! It's not some "One World Order/Black Helicopter/Fluoride in your water" conspiracy!). It's not that big of a deal! It's just an easier way for them to track volunteer hours and for YOU to see what's available and needed at parks across the state. As a reward for helping out with this, the park is offering: · Free camping Friday and Saturday nights · Free use of The Basement for wild cave tours (the Crownover back entrance is still off limits). · A Free Vanishing Texas Bald Eagle Boat Cruise Sunday on beautiful Lake LBJ to observe bald eagles! · The usual gathering at Bluebonnet Café in Marble Falls Saturday night. Bring cash or a check, as they don't take credit or debit cards! If you have hand tools (large tarps, shovels, hand saws, limb loppers, chainsaws, wheelbarrows), please feel free to bring them. This is a truly fun and enjoyable project and we try hard to keep it that way and we guarantee a great weekend! If you have any kids interested in getting into caving, volunteer service, camping, and just hanging out with some cool folks, bring 'em along! Come out to a spectacular and historic cave and park, friendly park staff, and the always entertaining camaraderie of cavers! We'll even try to make sure we don't accidentally lock you in afterwards! J Hope to see you next month! Thanks! Mark
