During summer, the caves are inaccessible and can be viewed only from the water.

These ice formations take a variety of shapes that changes from chamber to chamber and from day to day.

The lake also doesnt freeze every year to make the visit possible.

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Last year was the first time in five years that the caves were open in the winter.

The caves haveopened this year too.

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