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      <image:caption>Plan time around your cave tour to experience the above ground activities including Gemstone panning, two SpeleoBox Cave Crawls, Nature Trails, a Kid’s Play Area and the Family Games Area!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A guided, walking tour of Talking Rocks Cavern provides an exciting and educational experience where guests view stunning crystal cave formations. Knowledgeable guides share the caves rich history and unique geology. This is a memorable experience for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Above ground activities are numerous! Play a round of Cave Country Mini-Golf on our mostly shaded miniature golf course. Purchase a bag of sluice, pan for gemstones, and take home all of the gems that you find! Hike the nature trail to the lookout tower, conquer the indoor and outdoor SpeleoBox crawl mazes, and enjoy a break at one of the shaded picnic areas. Bring the kids (and grandkids!) and let them explore the Kid’s Play Area.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cave Country Mini-Golf is one of our most popular surface activities. Starting at the sinkhole (A.K.A. Hole #1) you will follow the mostly tree-shaded course to the 9th hole. Along the way you will learn interesting facts about groundwater, sinking streams and many other things. Special discount available with cave tours.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Gemstone mining also called “sluicing” is another one of our fun, educational activities. Purchase a bag of “mining rough” in our gift shop and head to the Sluicing area. Using our sluicing troughs and screened sluice boxes you will learn how to recognize semi-precious gems and minerals from around the world. The excitement of discovering a treasure is fun for everyone!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A crawl through one, or both, of our SpeleoBox cave crawls is always a favorite! Enter the Box and crawl along winding, twisting passages. This fun activity simulates caving techniques through wooden cave passages.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Plan to explore the Family Games Area before or after your cave tour! You will find activities and games for ALL ages. The Family Games Area is nestled on our upper hillside where there are paved walking surfaces, benches, and plenty of shade! And the best part? The Family Games Area is FREE with your cave ticket purchase! Discover the “back-to-nature” side of Branson at Talking Rocks Cavern!</image:caption>
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