DeSoto Caverns

Waves, Swamps, & Bayous (& Drips): Southeastern Waters - Part 15

Friday, 23 November 2018

The day after Thanksgiving. The non-shoppers decided to take a tour of the local DeSoto Caverns in Childersburg, Alabama. We’ve been there once before, but the kids did not remember it, so it was time to take another look.

Enjoying the main room of the cave.

The main room of the cave is impressive: 120 ft high and 300 ft long. It was a sacred site for the local native Americans, but was abused by generations of white Americans.

A flowstone formation in the main room.

A flowstone stalagmite growing the on the floor of the main room.

Drapes in the back chamber.

More drapes in the back chamber.

DeSoto Caverns is very definitely a commercial cave. The tour concludes with a music and laser show that really adds little to the cave experience, but does change each month to bring back repeat visitors.