
Derrick Cave is the largest lava tube in the area. It is 30 feet high and 50 feet wide at the widest point, and 1/4 mile long. The ceiling has collapsed in two places. From this main entrance, one can see one ceiling collapse in the background.
In an attempt to reach a broader base of family and friends who might be interested in our journeys, we decided to use the Internet. It seemed more logical to inform folks that they could choose to read about our adventures by going online, instead of e-mailing numerous people with embedded images. It was presumptuous to think the correspondents we chose would be captivated by our musings. Warning ... this blog will have many illustrations! (TO ENLARGE PHOTOS, CLICK ON THEM!)