The Social Distancing-Friendly Underground Cave Tour In Kentucky Your Family Can Take Right Now
If the biggest adventure you’ve had in the past several weeks is going to the grocery store, then you are like most other Kentuckians. You’re also likely to be anxious to start planning some fun, family outings that are social distancing-friendly, but allow you to leave the walls of your own home. As things begin to open back up, these opportunities will also return, and right now you and your family can take a social distancing-friendly cave tour in Kentucky that is the perfect way to get out and explore, while crossing off a bucket list-worthy adventure in the Bluegrass.
There's so much to explore in Kentucky, from the tops of the mountains to underneath the ground.
Throughout Red River Gorge, you are likely familiar with the many scenic hiking trails, but did you know you can take a tour on an underground river and that it's fun for the whole family?
The Gorge Underground is a fun-filled destination in Red River Gorge that offers a unique experience you can't find just anywhere.
And as we ease back into normalcy, they are now offering a social distancing-friendly cave tour that your family can enjoy right now.
For safety reasons during the pandemic, The Gorge Underground is offering its tour, but each one is for just your family or small group and one of their guides.
You'll spend the tour exploring the mine, and even though it is dark, everyone will have head lamps and the guide will use spotlights to show off features of the cave.
These tours typically run all year long as the interior of the cave stays at about 52 degrees, no matter the weather outside.
If you want to try a new challenge, consider booking a paddleboard tour for your family. It has the same itinerary as the kayak tour, but with the excitement of a paddleboard.
Previous guests of The Gorge Underground rave about the experience and many plan on returning.
Where else can you see rainbow trout swimming in a cave or an underground waterfall, illuminated by your head lamp? If you just need to get out but need a social distancing-friendly opportunity to do so, check out these underground cave tours in Kentucky.
The Gorge Underground is a highly rated, exciting experience in Red River Gorge that you can have right now. Grab your family and take a social distancing-friendly cave tour in Kentucky that is an incredible way to explore our state. Have you always wanted to take a tour with The Gorge Underground? Are you planning on getting out and exploring soon? Let us know in the comments!
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
