Post wedding decided to get out of Dodge, meaning Stroudsbourg, Pennsylvania, so texted the happy couple my congrats, and got on my way.  Had heard many of the attendees were staying for continued partying the following day, and what would a 66 year old mother be but in the way…

In my journey to Philadelphia stopped at Crystal Caves, and what a great tour. It has been around over 100 years, and discovered by farmer’s searching for limestone. Initially when the tour began 100 years ago it was 7 hours long with patrons using lanterns. Scary thought, especially when the docent shut off the cave lights for 60 seconds. It’s dark in there!!

 

 

These stalagmites were cut off by initial visitors – oh dear – not a thing to do. These formations are unable to survive outside the caves.

The humidity in the caves is 97-100 percent with temps 51 to 54.  Initially the farmers used the caves to store food but that didn’t work as the food spoiled.

Was a great tour with a film at the start then 45 minutes in the caves.

Doesn’t this look like Prairie Dogs?

 Adult fare $18 for a visit.  Kids can also pan for stones, and there are picnic tables as well.  

Don’t forget to make a wish.

If you are into stones, of which I am, they have a phenomenal assortment.

 I found a small clear topaz for 1.99!

Transport here is a bit challenging with minimal signage so make sure you have full charge to navigate through the Pennsylvania farmlands…

Enjoy!