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This 32-page booklet on Minnesota’s Hiawatha Caverns is the 23rd in the Speece Productions Spelean History series. Jack Speece is a long-time caver based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Gary K. Soule delves into the unique history, with contributors listed as John Ackerman, Greg Brick, Dave Gerboth and Tim Stenerson, Tim. The interesting history as a commercial cave is over; however, the cave is now on property now called the Minnesota Cave Preserve.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

The series holds appeal for persons interested in the history of caves. Cost includes shipping and handling.<\/p>\n

The Speece Productions Spelean History series contains more than 100 booklets on caves throughout the country.<\/p>\n

MAKC makes these booklets available to support our library in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Booklets offered online are on caves that are open and available to the general public. Other booklets, due to private property concerns, or species of concern protection, may only be available to members of the organized caving community in person at caving events. Organized cavers can inquire about booklet availability on specific caves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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