This summer, NHPR is bringing you a series of cool stories to help you get through the hottest time of year.
A few weeks ago, All Things Considered host Julia Furukawa visited the Polar Caves in Rumney: a collection of tight caves, nestled in the side of a mountain, with a boardwalk snaking through. Underneath the massive boulders, ice can last well into the summer.
And, if you look closely at the mouths of the caves where the cool air meets the warmth of the sun, you can even see a cloud of "Polar Breath."
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Alex Templar descends into one of the Polar Caves.
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Alex and Rachel Templar keep the Polar Caves running.
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All Things Considered host Julia Furukawa tried to interview a few of the bears at the Polar Caves.
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Entering the "Needle's Eye" at the Polar Caves requires crouching for most.
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Music for this story is provided by Muffuletta via Blue Dot Sessions.
