Boone's Cave Park facts for kids
Boone's Cave Park is a cool 110-acre park located near Lexington, North Carolina. It was started in 1909 by a group called the Daniel Boone Memorial Association. The park is named after the famous American pioneer, Daniel Boone.
The Story of Boone's Cave
There are many places called "Boone's Cave" across the country. But the cave in this park has a special story. It's believed that Daniel Boone and his family spent their first winter here in 1751. Daniel was a teenager at the time.
His parents, Squire and Sarah Jarman Morgan, were part of a group of 25 people. This group included all 10 of the Boone children, plus other family and neighbors. They all traveled together from Pennsylvania, looking for a new, peaceful home.
The group soon built homes near the cave. These homes were right next to the Yadkin River. Later, the Boone family moved to the other side of the Yadkin River. This area is now called Davie County. It's about two miles (3 km) west of Mocksville.
Exploring the Park's Nature
The park covers about 120 acres. It is home to many different plants and animals that live in this area. You can find many types of hardwood trees here. These include oak, hornbeam, and elm trees.
More than 50 different kinds of flowering plants grow in the park. Some examples are laurel and wild hydrangea. It's a great place to see nature up close.
The cave itself is 140 feet deep from one end to the other. However, it is quite shallow inside. Most parts of the cave require you to crawl to get through. The cave is very close to the Yadkin River. It is also part of the 165-mile Yadkin River Trail.
Gallery
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Entry of cave
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"Baptism Rock" at the Yadkin River, between the cave and the original homesite
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Remains of Park Ranger's cabin built by the CCC in the 1930s
