Blanchard Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves anywhere. Here you will enter a "living cave where glistening speloeothems, like stalactites, stalagmites, columns, an flowstones are are slowly changing. These crystalline formations are the result of minerals deposited by dripping water.

Here we will go on a Wild Cave Tour. This is a strenuous trip through undeveloped parts of the middle level of the cave. It is a guided tour. The tour emphasis will be on the formation of the caves and the different types of limestone formations. There is another tour, Dripstone Trail Tour, that the park offers for those who would prefer something less strenuous. This tour lasts about an hour.

Limestone soda straws hanging from the ceiling.                         Large stalagmites rising from the cavern floor.
 

Some questions that you should focus on.

1. Why does the temperature in the cave stay at a constant 58 degrees?

2.  How is the cave climate different from the environment on the surface?

3. Why does the humidity stay around 97 to 100 percent?

4. What causes the formations to be different colors?

5. Why is Blanchard Caverns considered a "living cave"?
 

Dripstone Trail Tour - 1 hour long- travels one way, 4/10 mile total, through the most highly decorated level of the Caverns. This trail is accessible to strollers and wheelchairs with strong assistance.

Wild Cave Tour - 3-4 hours long. Participants should be in good physical conditions and be prepared to climb and crawl. Limited to at least three but no more then 12 people per tour. You will be getting very wet and dirty. You need have a change of clothes when finishing the tour. You will muddy and wet. You may bring a day pack to carry cameras, water, and a light snack. Remember everything you bring in must be brought back out.

If you would like to find out more information about Blanchard Caverns go to Blanchard Springs Caverns Story. This site explains the geology, and the discovery of the caverns.