![]() ![]() A way down to the underground lake would be awesome! You only get a small view of it from the first chamber. There are other chambers but they are inaccessible to the public. Only two chambers (one is pretty large) and the walkway does not go very deep. Also, we were surprised when we got to the end so quickly. Not a bad thing if they know what they are talking about.Īs far as caves go this is a small but beautiful one. What she lacked in information was taken up with jokes. O.K, the first one was cute but come on! We are not here for a comedy cave tour. Also, much of the time in the cave was taken up with bad, well worn jokes. She completely forgot to tell us the basic "how these caves are formed" speech. So, asking questions about the cave gave us very broad answers and a lot of "I'm not sure". Our guide had only been there for a year and a half. I think the tour guide makes or brakes the experience. If you drop something inside the is not retrievable.ĭon't get me wrong. I'd also recommend shoes, rather than sandals for better traction on the steps. Put your camera on a strap around your neck and leave EVERYTHING else in the car, ladies, you don't need your purse for the tour, only money/chg card for the gift shop. ![]() The temperature inside is significantly lower than the outside air, the tour was about an hour long, and you will need a jacket. If you want to see the depths of the state of California, something other than the breathtaking beauty of what is above ground, treat yourself to a discovery of what lies below in it's natural state. These narrow steps and areas widen to open platforms, but the platforms are not spacious. Wide people will have a problem negotiating the narrow passages without touching the interior of the cavern (which is rule number 1, do not touch anything in the cavern.) These passages cannot be expected to be widened in order to maintain the natural passages of the cavern. My husband is over 6ft tall and had to duck for some areas on the steps. From Sacramento Highway 16 east, right ono Highway 49 south, left on Ridge Road until it ends in Pine Grove, turn left on 88. Location: 15701 Pioneer-Volcano Road, Volcano, CA. Black Chasm Black Chasm Cavern Useful Information. If you are a person of average height and build,this is great. Black Chasm America Show Caves of the United States. It is a decent of many wooden steps which a person will have to ascend on their our efforts, so if that is an issue, I wouldn't recommend. Understanding, before we entered, that there is only one way in and one way out, can be a concern for anyone who may have a medical condition. As a second time visitor to CA, I appreciated the history of the cavern, how it was discovered and used in that period and why many of the natural crystals were broken in the first "room". Our relatively new guide was wonderful and his enthusiasm and knowledge of the cavern made for an entertaining and interesting experience. What a treat! I've only been in one other cavern on the east coast to compare it with. This gem was suggested by my husband's aunt & uncle who live nearby.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |