The aptly named Big Room in Kartchner Caverns State Park.

Find cool fun at Kartchner Caverns State Park

Considering that the formations were discovered in 1974 and the park opened only in 1999, today’s visitors are among the relative few who have ever laid their eyes on the huge limestone cave system near Benson, where icicle-shaped stalactites continue to grow.

The Rotunda/Throne Tour is open this time of year, and reservations can be made at azstateparks.com. Sensitive types have been known to bring a light jacket. Imagine that.


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