Jewel Cave opens to tours after three-week closure

Jewel Cave National Monument has re-opened the cave for interpretive tours after a three-week closure for elevator maintenance.

Tours resumed Tuesday, according to a news release from the monument.

Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world and offers two tours during the winter season. The scenic tour is offered twice daily. The discovery tour, 20 minutes long, is offered three times a day. Jewel Cave is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. For more information or to make reservations, go to www.nps.gov/jeca.