Appalachian Cave Conservancy

 

Formerly Known as PerCCAMS

Perkins Cave Conservation and Management Society

 

Several snapshots of the 15 November 2003 orientation trip for nominees for the ACC - PerCCAMS Board.

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Emily Lachinet climbing down the entrance drop

Bill James and Don Feathers view the Twin Towers in the Second Discovery Room

Back Row: Jeff Lachinet, Tonya McLauchlin, Paul Gaskins and Renee Gaskins - Front Row: Emily Lachinet, Rickey Shortt, and Don Feathers at the end of the Historic Section before the Tight Place

Emily Lachinet  studies the Hundred White Mite Family in the Second Discovery Room

Back standing: Bill James and Ricky Shortt
Front: Emily Lachinet, Jason Lachinet, Jeff Lachinet, Don Feathers & Tonya McLauchlin in the Pole Room.

The pole rests on a small slap of breakdown that can be rocked back and forth by standing on it.  A practice that is now prohibited.

Massive Bronze Flowstone in the

Second Discovery Formation Room

Don Feathers at the top of the drop into the Second Discovery Room

Floating Calcite Pools in a misty area of the Second Discovery Room

 

Left to Right: Bill James, Rickey Shortt, Tonya McLaughlin, Jeff Lachinet, and Jason Lachinet at the High Ledge at the end of the Canyon Room

 

Photos by John Wilson

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