Tuskaleechee Caverns, TN
I am concluding our trip to the Smokies with a detour trip we took to visit the Tuskaleechee Caverns in Townsend, TN. The caverns were an hour and 45 minutes away from our rental and the ride there was beautiful as it took us through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our favorite view was near the top and we stopped to take some pictures.
I was ready for walking on slippery ground with my hiking boots which turned out to be a good idea since I ended up carrying my youngest for part of the way.
The cavern has beautiful stalagtites and stagalmites formations. This was our second visit (the first without children) and knowing how much they enjoyed visiting caves in the republic of Georgia, I knew they would like this too. Maybe not as impressive but still awe inspiring in spots.
The big room can almost fit a football stadium inside. See the cat?
It always amazes me how natural formations are each so different from each other. Curtains, waterfalls, stalagmites and stalagtites, none look the same. The temperature is perfect for a hot summer day when you are underground!
Imagine discovering these caverns as a child by candle light!
Have you visited caverns in your state? I have past by some in Alabama and Kentucky but have not visited them. Maybe we should remedy that soon. We enjoy exploring when we travel to a different state and while we sometimes have a lazy day or two, we try to make sure we have a couple expeditions planned.
A bientôt!
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16 Comments
Jennifer
I am pretty sure I’ve been here back when I was going into 4th grade! So long ago!
Jennifer
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mimifce
It is a pretty neat place.
jodie filogomo
We visited some caves when we were on our cruise this last winter. They really are amazing. Good thing you brought those boots!!
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Jodie
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mimifce
Yes, the boots were pretty handy. Caves are quite interesting!
Kate
This looks incredible! I’m always so fascinated by caves <3
mimifce
Caves are pretty cool!
Kathrine Eldridge
We did not go here when we went to the Smokies. So amazing! Thanks for sharing these great pics.
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mimifce
Always fun to share what we explore!
Shea Lennon Sayers
Ooh what a cool place! I’ve been to some caverns/caves in Missouri, and to an old salt mine in my husband’s home town. I love your earrings–the texture is so fun, and also that tee!
mimifce
Yes! There are some other ones I would love to visit.
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Oh how fun!! I was sad when we went to Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO that they had their cave closed. It is always a nice and cool break from the heat. What lovely photos!
Carrie
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mimifce
Yes, it is a great activity for summer. Thanks! I enjoyed trying to find some of the cool formations to photograph.
Penny
Wow! Those explorations are always interesting and enjoyable. We’ve visited caves in France – such a long time ago but think it was Lascaux with the cave paintings and also the Gouffre de Padirac. I remember the temperature down in the depths of those caves and loving the coolness in contrast to the heat of the French summer!
mimifce
I actually never visited any caves in France. It definitely is nice in the summer.
Shelbee on the Edge
Oh I love caverns, Mireille! I have visited a few in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. But that was years ago. I should do some research and find some near to us to go explore. Thanks for sharing these cool photos.
Shelbee
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mimifce
I bet your kids would love that!