Carter Caves State Resort Park
Winter Adventure Weekend
January 29-31, 2010

Friday Events

Come early and enjoy a cave tour offered by Carter Caves State Resort Park. Admission fees to the regular cave tours are not included in your Winter Adventure Weekend registration fee. Tickets are sold at the Welcome Center.

X Cave Tour Description: X-cave has two vertical joint passages that meander through a large layer of limestone which puts you up-close to many beautiful cave speleothem. Some of the highlighted features include turkey rock, the pipe organ, and the giant column which is the largest cave formation found at the park. Be aware of your surroundings and you will discover how this cave became known as “X-Cave.” Tour meets in front of the Welcome Center.

Cascade Cave Tour Description: Cascade Cave is one of the largest of over 200 caves in Carter County and is noted for its large chambers and numerous cave formations. Highlights of the tour include the reflecting pool in the Lake Room, the unique speleothems in the Cathedral Room, and an underground waterfall over 30 feet high. A short drive is required. Tour meets at Cascade area parking lot. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes prior to the tour.

Tours are conducted by trained guides and are conducted at a leisurely pace. The guides encourage questions. A light jacket is recommended and comfortable walking shoes with tread. More Information and Ticket prices.

FRIDAY NIGHT Schedule:

4:00 - 9:30pm: Registration Open - In Lobby of Lewis Caveland Lodge

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