What’s Actually Inside the Moqui Caverns?

What’s Actually Inside the Moqui Caverns?

If you walk into the Moqui Caverns today, you’ll find more than just a photogenic sandstone hollow. Inside are smooth, hand-carved sandstone chambers, remnants of old sand-mining operations, dusty alcoves lit by sunlight filtering through the openings, fine-grained sand underfoot, and walls etched with both natural erosion and human activity. The caverns are not ancient natural caves in the traditional sense; they’re man-made tunnels cut into the Navajo Sandstone during the mid-20th century. Today, they serve as a unique mix of geological showcase, historical curiosity, and Instagram backdrop. How the Moqui Caverns Were Formed  The Moqui Caverns near Kanab,…
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