Blanchard Springs Caverns

Dripstone Trail Tour 1-hour walking tour through the fantastic upper level of Blanchard Springs Caverns, in constant 58 temperature. Tour two huge rooms filled with awesome sparkling calcite formations. Open year round. Discovery Trail Tour - 1 -hour tour through the middle level of Blanchard Springs Caverns. Walk though large water-carved passages, stand under the natural entrance, and see marvelous formations. With nearly 700 stairs, this tour is not recommended for those with walking or health problems. Open summer only. Wild Cave Tour - 4-hour guided trip into undeveloped portions of Blanchard Springs Caverns. Visitors must have sturdy boots; must be in good physical condition, and be prepared to climb, crawl, and get dirty. The tour ends at the spectacular Titans formations. Participants must be at least ten years old. A responsible adult must tour with ten to twelve year olds. Open year round; tours by reservation only. All tours begin at the Visitor Information Center. An educational movie and exhibit hall clarify the underground wonders. Call 870-757-2211 or 1-888-757-2246 for tour times and rates; contact www.recreation.gov for reservations.