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Caves, At Sea Lion Caves, As A Nature Theme Park Location, Florence, Oregon

A Ticket Required
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A ticket was required to enter the cave system.

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Diagram
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A picture on the wall behind the ticket counter showed the layout of the cave system and elevator.

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Main Cavern
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The main cavern into which sea lions would appear from time to time. On this day, the sea lions were absent.

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Only A Bird
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The only animal in the cave that morning was a lone bird on a rock.

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Sea Lion Skeleton
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Inside the public area of the cave was a sea lion skeleton.

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Mesh Fence
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A tall mesh fence separated the main cavern from the people.

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Damp Rocks
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Damp rocks bordered the main staircase inside the cave.

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Sea Lion Skull
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A lone sea lion skull lay on the stone floor underneath the stairs.

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View From The Top
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A view of the entire cave as seen from the top of the stairs.

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