Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights: Caves, Underground Lake, Guided Meditation and Journaling
Description:
We are excited to partner with The Lost Sea Adventure in Sweetwater, TN for this exciting and adventurous guided overnight cave excursion!
We will be treated to a cavern tour which includes a guided 3/4 mile walkabout to experience the giant glacial underground lake as well as an exciting tour into the undeveloped cave rooms where we will crawl through cracks, crevices, nooks, and crannies. On this tour, our guides will point out many striking formations such as anthodites (cave flowers), which are so rare that the Lost Sea contains 50% of the world’s known formations. Also, we will view rooms where ancient jaguar roamed, moonshine was made, and saltpeter was mined for gunpowder by Confederate soldiers.
What to Wear
The temperature in the cave is a constant 58 degrees Fahrenheit. When you are moving you won’t get cold, but while at the campsite a light jacket is advisable. Long pants, a warm, long-sleeved shirt and old shoes are ideal. You will get muddy, so be sure to bring a change of clothes. Long pants are required for this tour – no shorts.
What to Bring
First of all, a good flashlight with extra batteries is required for each participant. Bringing your own drinking water is necessary since we do not have drinking water available in the cave. You will need a sleeping bag, ground cloth or mattress for sleeping. The cave is not a motel, as everything is relatively primitive inside. We do not have showers or wash basins (it is a good idea to bring wet wipes). Plan on being dirty until you leave the cave. We do have a toilet, however. You are responsible for your dirty clothes, so please do not leave them in the cave.
What Not to Bring
Do not bring excess baggage, as it is hard to carry into the cave. You will be going through the natural entrance and down over 100 steps to the campsite. Tents are not allowed inside the cave. Do not bring anything to burn or smoke.
Cost
$55
Location
The Lost Sea Adventure
140 Lost Sea Road, Sweetwater, TN, 37874
Estimated drive time from downtown Nashville: 3 Hours