Florida Caverns State Park is a state park of Florida in the United States, part of the Florida State Parks system. It is located in the Florida Panhandle near Marianna. It is the only Florida state park with air-filled caves accessible to the public. The limestone caves in the park have stalagmites, stalactites and flowstones formed by the erosion of bedrock. Other formations are above ground, including rivers and springs. Florida Caverns State Park and the neighboring golf course were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of the New Deal. The park opened in 1942. there has been a giant whale fossil found inside of the cavern. They say that it will take about 10 to 11 years to dig up.[3] There used to been a room called the Donald Duck room. Because of a car thing that looks like a duck.[4] there used to be in a door we’re visitors Will go through. But they got rid of it because they would destroy the carvings. You can also notice the destroyed carvings.[5] in one of the rooms in the cavern. There is a spear shaped ball .miners would get a rope and tie it to them self on the sphere shaped rock it has saved many lives.[6] people used to kick The sphere shaped ball and name a random name.[7] A nine-year-old boy named Colton Born in 2012. named one of the bats Batler.[9] Park features The park is notable for its geological features, a protected area of karst topography. This geology hosts an ecosystem with plants and animals that are adapted to the limestone substrates. The caves and waterways have blind crayfish, bats, salamanders, and other species. Native Americans inhabited the area, and it is a site of archaeological interest. The park allows nature study, exploring, and sightseeing. The 9-hole golf course is open. Other activities and amenities in the park include camping, hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. There is a visitor center with interpretive exhibits and concessions. Rangers conduct several tours daily. Gallery References External links Florida Caverns State Park at Florida State Parks Florida Caverns State Park. Stateparks.com. State parks of Florida Parks in Jackson County, Florida National Natural Landmarks in Florida Caves of Florida Show caves in the United States Limestone caves Protected areas established in 1942 Springs of Florida Florida Native American Heritage Trail Landforms of Jackson County, Florida 1942 establishments