Posted in Ohio
June 08, 2015
Going Into These 6 Caves In Ohio Is Like Entering Another World
Turns out you don’t have to travel far to explore caves. Right here in Ohio there are caverns waiting to take you into their depths and show you a whole new world. The following are what we believe to be the best caves Ohio has to offer.
"America's Most Colorful Caverns" can be found in West Liberty, Ohio. These caverns feature multiple chambers named "Fantasyland," "Crystal King," "Palace of the Gods" and the "Big Room." The caverns were formed thousands of years ago when an underground river cut through ancient limestone and created vast rooms and passageways. These passageways are now filled with crystal stalactites, stalagmites and many other formations.
Within the Ohio Caverns is one of the world's largest and most perfectly formed stalactites. Crystal King is nearly five feet long, weighing an estimated 400 pounds, and is estimated to be more than 200,000 years old.
Located in Bellevue, Ohio is another geographical wonder that was first discovered in 1872. When you venture to these caverns you will travel through "The Earth Crack" and view the Ole' Mist'ry River.
At Hocking Hills State Park you'll find one of Ohio's most beloved hiking spots and a cave in which a hermit once lived.
Also along the Old Man's Cave hiking trails at Hocking Hills State Park is Ash Cave.
Within the Hocking Hills State Park area in Logan is the beloved Rock House, where visitors can freely explore this cave with a 25 ft. high ceiling and window-like openings.
These caves are worth getting over your fear of the dark (….or bats….or anything else that might be in there.) So grab a backpack, a friend and a flashlight (of course) and take a few days to explore the caves of Ohio.
