We need pictures from Maryland caves for this page. If you have some photos that you think we could use, please let us know. We are especially interested in pictures of the entrances to caves, interesting cave features, and Crystal Grottoes in Boonesboro. The MGS web site gets more than 2 million visitors a year, so your picture could get a lot of exposure. Maryland's caves are interesting and valuable resources.
Caves are important habitats for a variety of plants and animals, some of which are endangered.
Caves are often an integral part of the natural drainage system which collects and purifies ground water. Other caves are the source of drinking water for communities. As cultural resources, many Maryland caves have long and interesting histories. They have served as shelters for prehistoric populations, sources of minerals for commerce, and even as cold storage for dairy products. Some caverns contain fossils remains of ancient sea creatures and Ice Age mammals.