McCormick Creek State Park is the 2nd oldest state park in Indiana, which is located at a fair distance from Bloomington. The park receives more than 600,000 visitors each year, and the top draw is the Wolf Cave. If you are new to spelunking, there is no better cave for you than this one. Wolf Cave, Indiana Have you ever […]
Located within the O’Bannon Woods State Park, the Wyandotte Cave is a great attraction that all nature lovers need to explore. It was conferred the title of National Natural Landmark in 1972, and the caves are home to more than 20 species of wildlife. Wyandotte Cave, Indiana The cave system is made up of two distinctly separate caves. The Big […]
Twin Caves is a pair of cave entrances connected by a short river at the bottom of the sinkhole and within the boundaries of Spring Mill State Park. The park offers boat tours from the Twin Caves into the southern cave entrance, known as the Upper Twin Cave. Twin Caves, Indiana The Twin Caves Boat Tours are the most popular […]
Sullivan Cave, the 4th longest cave in the state, is one of those caves best explored with the help of experienced cavers. The cave proudly sits on a 28-acre property owned by Indiana Karst Conservancy, a non-profit group that aims to protect the Karst landscape of the state. Groups need to apply to the cave patron for access to the […]
Indiana has a wide range of cave systems, and Indiana Caverns is one of the most extended cave systems. A tour of the caverns will give you a fascinating experience as you come face-to-face with beautiful species of salamanders and cave-dwelling critters. If you are a budding geologist, you will find Indiana Caverns nothing short of paradise. If you are […]
Buckner Cave is in the Karst topography of Monroe County just outside Bloomington. The cave has 3 miles of mapped passages and is managed by Richard Blenz Nature Conservancy. The cave has been vandalized for many years, and garbage like broken bottles and food wrappers was common. There is a serious effort to restore the cave to its original condition. […]
Bluespring Caverns is a beautiful cave system in Lawrence County, around 80 miles from Indianapolis. It is a Karst and river-type cave formation and contains 21 miles of mapped passages. The cave is mainly famous for having the longest known subterranean river in the US, with almost 3 miles of navigable river. Bluespring Caverns, Indiana Bluespring Caverns is a natural […]
Shawnee Cave is in the Spring Mill State Park, and access to the cave is fully regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources or Indiana DNR. The cave can be entered through the entrance of Bronson Cave and exited by the Donaldson Cave entrance. The passage that connects Twin Caves with the Bronson Cave is considered extremely dangerous. Shawnee […]
Kickapoo Cavern is one of the most popular attractions in Kickapoo Cavern State Park, located just outside of San Antonio, to the East. The cave contains formations that date back to before Texas was even settled by Europeans. This is a relatively new site in Texas, operating since 2010. It is on the west edge of Texas Hill Country and […]
Jacob’s Well is a magical wonder. Jacob’s Well is located in Jacob’s Well State Park and was formed when the water table dropped deep enough for an underground river to be exposed. Jacob’s well has become one of Texas’ most popular attractions, drawing people from all over the world. Jacob’s well offers tours, camping spots, and much more! Jacob’s Well […]
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