Bluespring Caverns, Show cave in Lawrence County, Indiana, US
Bluespring Caverns features a subterranean river system extending through 21 miles of surveyed passages within limestone formations at constant 54°F temperature.
In 1940, a storm caused a pond on George Colglazier's farm to transform into a sinkhole, creating the current entrance to the cave system.
The Colglazier family welcomed international visitors to explore the caves while maintaining strict preservation guidelines to protect the natural formations.
Visitors can take hour-long boat tours on America's longest navigable underground river from April through October, with special overnight programs available.
The cave system houses rare species including sightless Northern Cavefish, salamanders, and various invertebrates adapted to the subterranean environment.
Location: Indiana
GPS coordinates: 38.79620,-86.54600
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:46
Indiana features a variety of natural and cultural sites across its counties. Visitors can explore underground networks such as the Bluespring Caves, which extend over 34 kilometers, view the sandstone canyons and geological formations at Turkey Run State Park, or admire the Cataract Falls on Mill Creek. The state also has 19th-century covered bridges like the Bridgeton Bridge built in 1868, as well as religious sites such as the Cave of Our Lady of Lourdes replicating the Lourdes sanctuary. History and art enthusiasts will find preserved residences like the T.C. Steele State Historic Site, with the painter’s original studio and period furnishings. The area also features unique structures such as the New Harmony Labyrinth, a stone replica of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth, and the Artcraft Theater from the 1920s still showing films in its original setting. These destinations offer insights into Indiana's architectural heritage as well as its conserved natural spaces.
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