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Hidden Nature: Wild Southern CavesMore than ten thousand known caves lie beneath the state of Tennessee according to the Tennessee Cave Survey, a nonprofit organization that catalogs and maps them. Thousands more riddle surrounding states. In Hidden Nature, Michael Ray Taylor tells the story of this vast underground wilderness. In addition to describing the sheer physical majesty of the region's wild caverns and the concurrent joys and dangers of exploring them, he examines their rich
More than ten thousand known caves lie beneath the state of Tennessee according to the Tennessee Cave Survey, a nonprofit organization that catalogs and maps them. Thousands more riddle surrounding states. In Hidden Nature, Michael Ray Taylor tells the story of this vast underground wilderness. In addition to describing the sheer physical majesty of the region's wild caverns and the concurrent joys and dangers of exploring them, he examines their rich natural history and scientific import, their relationship to clean water and a healthy surface environment, and their uncertain future. As a longtime caver and the author of three popular books related to caving--Cave Passages, Dark Life, and Caves--Taylor enjoys (for a journalist) unusual access to this secretive world. He is personally acquainted with many of the region's most accomplished cave explorers and scientists, and they in turn are familiar with his popular writing on caves in books; in magazines such as Audubon, Outside, and Sports Illustrated; and on websites such as those of the Discovery Channel and the PBS science series Nova. Hidden Nature is structured as a comprehensive work of well-researched fact that reads like a personal narrative of the author's long attraction to these caves and the people who dare enter their hidden chambers.--George SingletonBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vanderbilt University Press
Published: 08/15/2020
ISBN: 9780826501028
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.76d
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★★★★★ 4
Value, Durability, Everyday Use
What I liked:
- Price-to-value is the standout. These were significantly better priced than similar packs I’ve bought from local grocery stores and big discount retailers.
- For everyday, disposable use—think casseroles, baked pasta, brownies, roasted veggies—the lighter weight is perfectly fine.
- They stack neatly and are easy to store, which matters when you’re buying in bulk.
What I didn’t like:
- They’re a bit flimsier and not as thick as the store-brand pans I’ve used before. You can feel the difference when you handle them.
- For heavier dishes (large lasagnas, big roasts, or anything dense with sauces), a single pan can flex more than I’d like.
How I used them:
- Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve used these for baking brownies, roasting chicken thighs with vegetables, and prepping freezer meals. When I expected more weight or lots of liquid, I doubled up the pans, which solved the flex issue and kept everything stable.
- I also tested bending one to compare sturdiness. In the accompanying video, you’ll see me gently flexing the pan to show the “give.” In the photo, I placed this pan next to a thicker pan I bought at a regular store so you can see the difference in gauge.
My takeaway:
- If you need heavy-duty pans for very weighty dishes, these aren’t a perfect one-for-one replacement for thicker, premium options. However, for routine baking, storage, and serving—especially when you plan to toss the pan afterward—the cost savings make a lot of sense.
- Doubling them for heavier recipes is a simple workaround that maintains stability while still keeping the overall cost lower than buying thicker single-use pans.
Verdict:
- I’ll be purchasing these again for everyday use and bulk meal prep. The value is strong, and the performance is solid when you match the pan to the job or double up as needed.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Easy clean up
Sturdy. Various uses.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2026
★★★★★ 5
pans
good
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2026
★★★★★ 2
Terrible!!
VERY lightweight and flimsy. I wouldn't trust these pans with anything! Oh... they might be okay for serving potato chips or popcorn.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great item - works great, good value.
Great value - heavy duty and works great!!! Will purchase again. I always like to keep this size on hand.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2026