Seirer_170829_8154.jpgThieves Have Gone At one time, Horse Thief Cave in northern Cheyenne County, Kan., was a large cave with two chambers. It got its name from its use, but local historians say it was last used by thieves in 1878. The back chamber has fallen in, and only the entrance survives today. Nonetheless, it is a busy tourist attraction. A guest book, housed in a mailbox along Road 17, shows a steady stream of visitors from all corners of the United States who have braved the rough roads to take a look.

At one time, Horse Thief Cave in northern Cheyenne County, Kan., was a large cave with two chambers. It got its name from its use, but local historians say it was last used by thieves in 1878. The back chamber has fallen in, and only the entrance survives today. Nonetheless, it is a busy tourist attraction. A guest book, housed in a mailbox along Road 17, shows a steady stream of visitors from all corners of the United States who have braved the soft roads to take a look.