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Explore The Natural Bridge Caverns in Texas

Austyn Kunde
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TEXAS - Located just 30 minutes outside San Antonio, Texas, Natural Bridge Caverns is a natural wonder that offers two world-class caves and a family-friendly environment. Whether you're a first-time visitor or an avid caver, this historical cavern system is a must-see attraction.


Explore The Natural Bridge Caverns in Texas

 

Explore The Natural Bridge Caverns in Texas


Natural Bridge Caverns offers two cave tours: the Discovery Tour and the Hidden Passages Tour.  Each tour lasts about an hour. The Discovery Tour takes visitors through the first half-mile of caverns. You'll learn about rock and ancient formations like soda straws and flowstones. You'll also see a slew of ancient artifacts.



The Hidden Passages Tour is for the intermediate cavern. This tour includes the most impressive formations and features two caves. You'll also see the largest show cavern in Texas. It includes rare formations, smaller underground chambers, and natural ornaments. It also features a total darkness experience.

Natural Bridge Caverns has a variety of tours, including the Canopy Challenge, an adrenaline-fueled adventure course. To complete this challenge, you'll have to climb, crawl, and hike through narrow spaces. This journey lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.



The Discovery Tour is also the most famous cave tour. It's located 180 feet below the surface. You'll walk through decorated rooms and rock formations before you reach the show cavern, the largest in Texas. You'll also see the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch.

The Caverns of the Lost Caverns is another underground tour. You'll be able to experience the largest outdoor maze in Texas.