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TOURS
Indiana Caverns is America’s “newest” show
cave, but it’s rich in history. Its unique and diverse
experiences make it a perfect destination for
everyone. During the 1 hour and 30 minute tour,
you’ll descend 110 feet below the surface, enjoy a
25 minute boat ride on the underground river, and
learn about the history of Indiana Caverns.
Experience panoramic views of Big Bone Mountain
with enormous breakdown boulders. View a 35’
waterfall splashing onto the flowstone below –
depositing minerals and continuing to slowly shape
the cave landscape. Uncover the cave’s origins and
learn about the animals that called it home as you
view the Ice Age bones discovered here.
Travel onward to Sleeping Bear Boulevard for an
underground boat trip you’ll never forget! See
blind cave crayfish along with other cave life amid
beautiful rimstone dams. Learn how caves are
formed, and their special role in the environment.
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 hour and 30 minutes
WHAT TO BRING: We suggest a light jacket and
comfortable walking shoes. See FAQ on website for
more suggestions.
Family Fun and Adventure
A Million Years in the Making!
EXPLORE
EPIC CAVING/KAYAK ADVENTURE
Descend 200’ into darkness. Climb, crawl and splash
your way through the underground stream. Then
continue upstream by kayak. Experience 4 hours of
underground challenge in the Midwest’s longest
cave system.
AGES: 14+
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED AT LEAST
10 DAYS IN ADVANCE.
THE ICE AGE
A large amount of bones were found when Indiana
Caverns (a portion of Binkley Cave System) was
discovered in 2010. Radio carbon testing revealed
that these bones dated back to the Ice Age, some
38,000 to 42,000 years ago! A wide variety of
animals entered the cave before the natural entrance
into the Big Bone Mountain room closed at least
15,000 years ago.
Two scientific digs by the Indiana State Museum
uncovered dozens of peccary skulls, a black bear
skull, a juvenile bison, a fisher skeleton, bird
bones, snake remains, bear wallows, claw marks
and more. These bones are of significant importance
because of their amazing condition. You’ll see some
of these amazing fossils on your cave tour.
“Indiana Caverns is a significant site for Ice Age animals.”
Ron Richards, ISM, Indiana State Paleontologist