Our Underground Adventure

On Saturday we wanted to get outside but because of all the rain storms, our options were pretty limited. Indian Echo Caverns is an underground cavern right by where we live and we thought we would go and explore it while Jason had some free time.The Caverns had a lot of fun things to do while groups waited for the tour guide to start. We spent our time petting the animals at the petting zoo and swinging on the swing set.

Once our tour group started, we headed down to the main entrance of the cavern.Once we got inside, the temperature dropped to a chilly 52 degrees and water was dripping from the cave ceiling. I had no idea but caves can actually repair themselves. When the water runs over the already existing rocks, some of the minerals from the water get left behind and over time, the minerals harden and make new formations. Here is a stalactite that the guide referred to as 'Indian corn' and it is estimated to be about 750,000 years old!We took so many pictures but because the cave is so dark, a lot of the pictures didn't turn out all the greatest. Here are some of the sights we saw as we walked through the tight spaces of the cave. We had such a great time exploring the caverns...it crazy to think that something so pretty is hidden away. Not only were the views awesome, but the amount of history that has taken place in the cavern is mind blowing. Such a fun way to spend a Saturday!!