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Lehman Caves

Great Basin NP, Nevada

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During the Prohibition era, Lehman Caves was used as a speakeasy, where locals would gather to enjoy illegal drinks in secret.

Lehman Caves is renowned for its rare shield formations, which are found in only a few caves worldwide.

The cave is home to the Lehman Caves Pseudoscorpion, a species that is found nowhere else on Earth.

Lehman Caves was discovered by Absalom Lehman in 1885 and became a popular tourist attraction shortly after.

Lehman Caves is located within Great Basin National Park, which was established in 1986 to protect the unique ecosystems of the region.

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