Limestone caves form due to the chemical weathering of limestone bedrock caused by natural acid present in groundwater and rainwater. As rain falls to the ground, it dissolves carbon dioxide in the air to form weak carbonic acid. This acidity… Continue Reading
When you’re hiking and come upon a small, trickling body of moving water, what do you call it? A river? A creek? Most people would probably refer to it as a stream, but what are streams, rivers, and creeks? Are… Continue Reading
Rivers play a vital role in the circle of life. They are not only paths for water to flow into larger bodies of water but are homes to many wild animals, plants, trees, and vegetation. They provide essential elements and… Continue Reading
You have probably visited many streams throughout your lifetime, walked through them, hopped along large rocks while the waters flow around your feet, or fish in them while you were picnicking in a state park. They are also perfect for… Continue Reading
We all know what caves are and that they are pretty much everywhere around the world, but do you know how many there are, how they form, and where you can find them? We didn’t either, which is why we… Continue Reading