Lewis and Clark Caverns

Last Friday we drove to the Lewis and Clark Caverns. They are about 40 miles from our house. The hole in the side of the mountain lies 1,400 feet above the Jefferson River. The caverns are known as the most colorful caverns in the Northwest. The caves are lined with a variety of stalactites, stalagmites, column, and helicites. The tour was a 2-mile, 2-hour walk. We went at a great time of the year. Usually tour groups are made up of 30 people. Our tour had us and another couple. At first Matthew was unsure but he ended up loving it. At the end when we were walking down the mountain Matthew said to Lincoln, "See Lincoln, I told you there was nothing to be scared about". I am pretty sure Matthew was the one who was scared at first!

Hiking to the entrance of the cave

Daddy and his boys

Inside the caverns

Lincoln learning to use the hand rails

Exiting the caverns, Matthew couldn't hold it any longer