Blanchard Springs Caverns in the Ozark
National Forest near Mountain View has been
described as "one of the most spectacular and
carefully developed caves found anywhere
in the world." The cave system is owned by
the U.S. Forest Service, which also offers three
kinds of guided tours, from easy to wild.
A mountain spring continually alters the
formations of stalactites, stalagmites, drapes
and others. The cave features an underground
river, passages carved by water and the largest
flowstone on the planet. Get all the details at
blanchardsprings.org.
Two mystical underground lakes said to
be bottomless and the largest soda straw in
the Ozarks are but a few of the jaw-dropping
sights you'll encounter at Cosmic Cavern in
Berryville, Arkansas. Descent is 400 feet from
the opening, and with a 64° year-round
temperature and high humidity, it's the
warmest cave in the region. Currently, cave
specialists are excavating there with hopes of
discovering a whole new section. Schedule a
tour at Arkansas' largest privately owned cave:
cosmiccavern.com.
Visitors to Eureka Springs can take a self-
guided tour to see the gorgeous subterranean
features of Onyx Cave, the oldest show
cave in Arkansas. Onyx is a misnomer; it's
actually flowstone —also known as cave
onyx — that distinguishes the cave. It's only
six miles from Eureka and has a newly
renovated gift and gem shop. Learn more at
onyxcaveeurekasprings.com.
You might see bats or salamanders
when you take a tour of War Eagle Cavern
on Beaver Lake in Rogers, and you will
definitely see breathtaking formations like
domes, rimstones and waterfalls. The three-
story cave has the only lakeside entrance in
Arkansas. No need to schedule a tour—just
walk in and descend. Other fun activities are
the Moonshiners' Mystery Shack, gemstone
panning, Lost in the Woods Maze and nature
trails. Head to wareaglecavern.com.
To delve into more of the wealth of places
in Northwest Arkansas where you can find
excitement as well as scenic settings to relax,
check out northwestarkansas.org/experiences/
outdoor-adventures.
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