The
Ice Cave
in New Mexico was formed by Bandera Volcano.

 

The ice is green from Arctic algae.

The ice is 20 feet thick and 3400 years old. The Ice Cave never gets above 31 degrees.

the entrance to the Ice Cave

Anasazi Indian Ruins at the Ice Cave

This Natural Ice Box was used as a refrigerator before the ice melted.

colorful rocks at the entrance to the Ice Cave

Terry in the Ice Cave

This 700 year old Douglas Fir is one of the oldest firs in New Mexico.