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Lost River Caverns (Visit this link)

Come with us on an adventure through Lost River Caverns, nature's underground wonderland. The temperature is a constant 52 degrees, so you'll need a sweater or jacket. Bring your camera too! There's a lot to discover in this magical land of crystal formations where the Lost River flows.

In 1883 while a lime- stone quarry operation was digging where the parking lot now stands, the entrance to the cave was accidentally created. In 1930, hand- rails, lighting and walkways were added, and the cave was opened to the public. The natural limestone cavern is kept in its completely pristine state, and does not house bats or other animals.

The five picturesque cavern chambers have an abundance of stalactites, stalagmites, and other crystal formations along with fluorescent minerals. Moving through the cavern is the Lost River, whose clear waters mysteriously originate from an unknown source, then disappear once more beneath the earth's surface.

A dazzling array of gems, minerals and crystals along with lapidary equipment can be found at Lost River Caverns. Be sure to check out the custom made jewelry, semi-precious and precious stones, along with mountings and supplies to create your own jeweled-treasure. Don't forget the gift shop with its assortment of unique souvenirs.

Geologists tell us that the cavern began forming within the last 250,000 years. Water dissolved the limestone to form these unique chambers and passageways. Seepage from rainfall and melting snow still removes minerals from the rock above the caverns, and deposits them on the cave walls creating fascinating formations.

One of the rooms in the cavern was dedicated as a chapel in 1949. It's been the site of over 80 wedding ceremonies and was also used as a ballroom in the late 1800's. The cave's colorful history include its uses by bootleggers during prohibition, and college fraternities for initiation ceremonies.

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