Do you know some caves make pearls? As defined by Wikipedia, a cave pearl is a small, usually spherical, speleothem (cave formation) found in limestone caves. Cave pearls are formed by a concretion of calcium salts that form concentric layers around a nucleus. Exposure to moving water polishes the surface of cave pearls, making […]
Were you aware there are over 10K known caves in Tennessee? In fact, Tennessee boasts the highest number of caves in the U.S. with the majority running right down the middle of the state. For a natural earth cavity to qualify and be listed as a cave on the Tennessee Cave Survey database it must […]
Are you looking for an out of the ordinary spring break destination this year? If so, Cumberland Caverns has the perfect getaway waiting for you just down the road in the heart of Middle Tennessee! Discovered in 1810 by legendary trailblazer Aaron Higgenbotham, Cumberland Caverns welcomes you and your family to join us on an […]
Meet Buster Ballard, the hardest working dog in tourism. Buster is a native of Warren County and has spent his entire life exploring Cardwell Mountain and greeting guests as they arrive at Cumberland Caverns. Buster, the official cave concierge, loves to lead tourists on nature hikes across the mountain and is the perfect host to […]
Join us on April 13 for an exclusive Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt inside Cumberland Caverns where you and your group get to spend the night inside the cave!
