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Scientists say bones of Ice Age cats found in Natural Bridge Caverns tell a fascinating tale

10-31-2024

San Antonio Report - Lindsey Carnett : The discovery of old cat bones found deep inside the dark cavernous earth has enthralled scientists at Natural…
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25 Best Caves in the US

07-08-2024

Natural Bridge Caverns are Texas’ largest commercial show caverns, located near San Antonio adjacent to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch safari park. The caverns were discovered…
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Whole new way to see the caves this summer

07-05-2024

KSAT - SA Live : The Hidden Wonders Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns has a whole new lightscape and even opened up new areas of…
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New Tour Cool for the Summer

07-05-2024

KENS - Great Day SA - Have you been to the biggest cave in Texas? It's a cool option for families this summer.. Watch here
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Celebrates 60th anniversary with tour and partnership

07-03-2024

KSAT - Andrea K. Moreno : Natural Bridge Caverns celebrated 60 years of providing tours to the public and launched a new partnership on July…
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Natural Bridge goes big in its ‘new’ cavern

06-09-2024

Texas Public Radio - Jack Morgan : If you grew up in San Antonio, it’s likely that you took an elementary school field trip to Natural…
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Guided by Generations

06-04-2024

New Braunfels Herald Zeitung - Hannah Thompson : As cicadas chirped along to the sound of a guitar, past and present Natural Bridge Caverns (NBC)…
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Species identified around Natural Bridge Caverns suggest Hill Country protections needed

04-29-2024

San Antonio Report - Lindsey Carnett The first results of a biodiversity study at the Wuest Ranch — home to Natural Bridge Caverns — are…
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Texas Outdoors: Touring Natural Bridge Caverns in a whole new light

04-02-2024

KENS TV - Barry Davis - I have been through Natural Bridge Caverns many times, but never quite saw it in this. The caverns is…
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Natural Bridge Caverns hosting VIP Eclipse Party

03-16-2024

KSAT - San Antonio -  The Natural Bridge Caverns are hosting a VIP Eclipse party! The VIP Party will allow guests to view the total eclipse on…
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Four New Acts for Live Underground Concert Series

02-26-2024

KEYE (CBS Austin) - Natural Bridge Caverns is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Live Underground concert series, featuring an exciting lineup of artists…
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Texas Cavern Hosts Valentines Day

01-24-2024

KENS - The River Walk, a Hill Country resort, the Tower of the Americas, an underground cave. One of these things is not like the…
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Ancient Cave Cats of Texas

12-20-2023

Texas Geosciences - Monica Kortsha, Winter Prosapio, John Moretti : Located just north of San Antonio, Natural Bridge Caverns is one of the most popular…
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KSAT: Inside the Batnado!

09-20-2023

SAN ANTONIO – One by one, they emerge, and as the sun sets, they’re on a mission. The Bracken Cave Preserve north of San Antonio is…
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Natural Bridge Caverns Gives New Meaning to Underground Music

08-28-2023

Texas Highways - Omar L. Gallaga: Two hundred people sat waiting in the dampness of an underground cavern, the dark illuminated by a set of…
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From frogs to bats: Landowners seek clues to Hill Country’s biodiversity as development closes in

07-03-2023

San Antonio Report: It was 9:15 p.m. on the Wuest Ranch when the first small chorus of frogs began to make their chirping calls. The…
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Out and About in Texas – Where no man has gone before

07-03-2023

AAA Texas Explorer: Venture farther into the depths of Natural Bridge Caverns, wandering passageways never before accessible to the public. The new Hidden Wonders Tour takes…
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KSAT goes on late-night frog expedition at Natural Bridge Caverns to see what’s croaking in the water

06-14-2023

KSAT 12: They make up some of the unique sounds of the South Texas wildlife, and a KSAT crew recently got a rare look at…
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San Antonio Express News – Photos: Peek inside the new ‘Hidden Wonders’ of San Antonio’s Natural Bridge Caverns

05-11-2023

Texas’ largest commercial cavern system is opening its latest tour, welcoming visitors to subterranean spaces that weren't open to customers until now.  San Antonio’s privately…
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Telemundo – Are you planning a wedding or party? A deep cavern may be the ideal place to organize it

05-11-2023

SAN ANTONIO – If you're planning a one-off event, you could do it tens of feet below the ground. The company that runs the famous Natural…
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Attractions Magazine: Natural Bridge Caverns unveils new multi-million-dollar light show and cave ride

05-10-2023

Natural Bridge Caverns in Texas has unveiled a new multi-million-dollar cavern tour experience, complete with a new light show, bridge, and moving belt walkway. After…
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KSAT: Cave wedding? 5,700 square-foot ‘ballroom’ chamber opening at Natural Bridge Caverns

05-10-2023

Fancy a party in a cave? Natural Bridge Caverns is getting ready to open a new tour experience and allow guests to rent out one of the…
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Austin Culture Map: Largest cavern in Texas excavates new tour for explorers near Austin

05-10-2023

Texan spelunkers now have a new cave to explore at the state’s largest cavern, located not too far from Austin. Natural Bridge Caverns’ newest tour,…
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Thrillist: This Massive Texas Cave Now Features a 5,700-Square-Foot Ballroom

05-10-2023

Imagine getting married in a cave—but like, a fancy one, with good programmable lighting and all the pizzazz. Alternatively, imagine just throwing a party there.…
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DRIFT: Largest Cavern in Texas Opens Multi-Million Dollar Expansion

05-06-2023

After years of careful development and millions of dollars invested in design, engineering, technology, construction, and guest experience, Natural Bridge Caverns will open its latest…
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T+L: A New Tour of This Texas Cave Includes a Bridge Over Its Deepest Point and a ‘Natural Theater’ of Colorful Lights — See Inside

05-05-2023

Travel and Leisure: A cave in Texas just underwent a major expansion, and is about to open to the public with an incredible new tour. The Natural Bridge…
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The Ancient Cats of Natural Bridge Caverns

04-05-2023

NSS News Cover Story - Conservation Issue This may be the first time an NSS story starts with small wildcats – but really, it’s a…
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Texas Monthly: The Hunt for Wildcat Fossils in Central Texas

03-13-2023

by Asher Elbein, writer. In a dark corner of Natural Bridge Caverns, near San Antonio, wildcat bones lay undisturbed for thousands of years. Scientists are…
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Epoch Magazine: Unearthing Texas’ Prehistoric Past

03-09-2023

The caverns are vast and dense with formations, and recently animal remains were found at a length of 5,945.7 meters (3.69 miles) in the cavern…
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KSAT: Cave explorers discover centuries-old bones in Natural Bridge Caverns

01-19-2023

KSAT crew follows UT-Austin excavation team, given exclusive access to cave system SAN ANTONIO – A recent discovery and recovery effort at Natural Bridge Caverns is…
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KXAN: Ancient cat fossils, paw prints recovered from beneath Texas Hill Country

01-13-2023

Eric Henrikson, reporter COMAL COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The remains of two possibly prehistoric cats were recovered this week from deep with Natural Bridge Caverns…
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Express-News: Cavers spelunk for cat history at Natural Bridge Caverns

01-13-2023

Elena Bruess, Reporter For an hour, John Moretti dipped, wound and crawled his way through a world of caves until he was 120 feet underground.…
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India Education Diary: Paleontologists Of University Of Texas At Austin Collect Ancient Cat Fossils From Natural Bridge Caverns

12-29-2022

In January, paleontologists from The University of Texas at Austin will be heading deep within areas of Natural Bridge Caverns that are not accessible to…
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NB Herald-Zeitung: Christmas at the Caverns a New Braunfels-area holiday delight

12-24-2022

Theresa Davis, reporter Far below the Hill Country soil, carolers sing holiday tunes in the vast, echoing rooms at Natural Bridge Caverns. The annual Christmas…
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UT AUSTIN: UT Paleontologists Collecting Ancient Cat Fossils from Natural Bridge Caverns

12-16-2022

In January, paleontologists from The University of Texas at Austin will be heading deep within areas of Natural Bridge Caverns that are not accessible to…
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The Travel: Go Underground At The Natural Bridge Caverns In Texas

12-08-2022

One of the most adventurous activities to enjoy in the San Antonio region is visiting Natural Bridge Caverns (and an off-the-beaten-track tour). One of the…
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KSAT: Celebrate the holidays at Natural Bridge Caverns

11-11-2022

Christmas at the Caverns runs every weekend from Dec. 3 through Dec. 23 Natural Bridge Caverns is decking its caverns with holiday décor for its…
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Texas Highways: A New Adventure Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns Gives Novices a Chance to Be Explorers

08-09-2022

For the St. Mary's Adventure Tour, participants wear harnesses and clip onto safety ropes as they climb to previously unseen parts of the San Antonio…
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KSAT: Researchers discover new species at Natural Bridge Caverns

08-05-2022

An educational exhibit showcasing researchers’ findings is scheduled to open in 2023 Emily Ramirez, Digital Producer trainee A biological inventory of Natural Bridge Caverns conducted…
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San Antonio Report: Natural Bridge Caverns’ new tour includes area previously off-limits to guests

07-15-2022

Lindsey Carnet, reporter Brad Wuest doesn’t remember his first trip into the caves and passages of Natural Bridge Caverns. “My mother carried me in a…
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My SA: Natural Bridge Caverns begins 24-hour exploration of San Antonio cave

05-27-2022

Gabriel Romero, Reporter A caving team will journey through unexplored cave passages at Natural Bridge Caverns in hopes of finding a connection between a newly discovered cave and the…
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San Antonio Zoo Hosting 1st Annual Conservation Luncheon

04-04-2022

San Antonio – San Antonio Zoo is hosting the 1st annual Education 2 Conservation Celebration Luncheon on April 27th, highlighting the community's local, regional, and…
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Natural Bridge Caverns Listed As One of ’10 GREAT PLACES’ by USA TODAY

01-20-2020

Natural Bridge Caverns has been named one of America's"10 great places to get nature on film"in a recent article in USA Today. As the only…
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Natural Bridge Caverns Opens Twisted Trails Adventure

01-01-2020

NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS KICKS OFF 60TH ANNIVERSARYOPENING WORLD’S LARGEST OUTDOOR SKY TRAIL™ & SKY RAIL™COMBINED ATTRACTIONMultimillion-dollar attraction opens this week. New Braunfels, Texas (January 2020)…
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Exploration Team Finds New Chambers and Formations

08-07-2019

NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS EXPLORATION TEAM FINDS INCREDIBLE NEW CHAMBERS AND FORMATIONS DURING 19-HOUR GRUELING JOURNEY Discoveries found and no end in sight for Texas’ largest…
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International Day of Caves and Subterranean World

06-06-2019

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 SHOW CAVES ACROSS THE WORLD TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CAVES AND SUBTERRANEAN WORLD. Cave Enthusiasts Across the Globe Bring Attention to…
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Expedition Leads to Biggest Discovery in More Than 50 Years

05-10-2019

NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS DOME PIT EXPEDITION LEADS TO BIGGEST DISCOVERY IN MORE THAN 50 YEARS. Team discovers new Northern stretch of cavern SAN ANTONIO –…
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New Phase of Discovery at Natural Bridge Caverns

05-08-2019

FIFTH GENERATION OWNERS, ORIGINAL DISCOVERER AND INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN CAVE SPELEOLOGISTS TO EMBARK ON A NEW PHASE OF DISCOVERY AT NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS. Team to explore…
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50 Years of Discovery News Release

04-01-2014

TEXAS' PREMIER NATURAL ATTRACTION, NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS OFFERS FAMILY FUN AND ADVENTURE Living Caverns Extraordinary Formations Delight And Engage Guests Of All Ages NATURAL BRIDGE…
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Natural Bridge Caverns Celebrates 50 Years Of Discovery With Major Expansion Capturing Family Heritage And History

02-21-2014

Discovery Village with AMAZEn' Ranch Roundup, Discovery Pavilion, Discovery Village Trading Post and Big Daddy's Sweets, Treats and Brew to Open March 7, 2014. San…
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Nellie Connally Honors Governor Connally and the Legacy of Texas Families at Commemorative Plaque Signing Event Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Natural Bridge Caverns

05-10-2004

for immediate release: May 10, 2004 Natural Bridge Caverns, Texas--Author, speaker and former Texas First LadyNellie Connallywill be the featured guest in a ceremony celebrating…
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Natural Bridge Caverns Hosts University of Texas at San Antonio Archaeological Team for First-Ever Historical Excavation on Sept. 15

09-09-2003

For immediate release: September 9, 2003 Natural Bridge Caverns, TX--For the first time in the history of Natural Bridge Caverns (NBC), a skilled team of…
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