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trentdilfer
Joined: 21 Jan 2014 Posts: 2
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Posted: 1/21/2014, 2:55 pm Post subject: bat cave near Canyon Lake in the Superstitions |
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Hi all, newbie here.
As a kid, I remember my grandfather telling me a story about a bat cave that was in a canyon just beyond Beer Can Point (upriver) on Canyon Lake in the Superstitions. He said the guano from it was used to make gunpowder for WWII.
Does anyone know where this cave is in particular? Would like to plan a hike there if feasible.
Thanks,
Trent |
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GTG Was lost but now am found
Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 2387 Location: Peoria, Arizona, originally from Rocket City, USA
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trentdilfer
Joined: 21 Jan 2014 Posts: 2
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Posted: 1/23/2014, 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks GTG.
I read the link you sent me. Doesn't say much about where exactly it is, though. |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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JW I'll make rain with my spaceman powers!
Joined: 20 Sep 2003 Posts: 1296
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Posted: 10/7/2014, 5:55 pm Post subject: Bat Caves |
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Just a heads-up,
If we enter a cave during the winter months when the bats are hibernating, our presence can disturb them enough that they won't have enough stored energy for their full winter's hibernation. That can cause them to awaken too soon in the Spring before their insect food-supply is there. The population might then starve, since they have to be in synch with the insects they feed upon. _________________ What a magnificent time to LIVE! - Everett Ruess.
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