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Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Entrance to Merrill Cave.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Picnic area near Merrill Cave.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Stairs leading into Merrill Cave.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Descending into Merrill Cave.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Metal walkway in Merrill Cave.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Entering darkness in Merrill Cave.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Ceiling texture in Merrill Cave.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Lots of stairs in Merrill Cave.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Exiting Merrill Cave.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Views of Lava Beds National Monument outside of Merrill Cave.