Cavern Tunnels

Ohio History

Colorful Overhead Rock

As we opened the door and entered the rocky tunnel, the view changed dramatically. At first it seemed very dark, damp, and closed-in. Mounted lights shone from crannies in the solid rock walls, creating multiple shadows which blended into the deep darkness of tunnels leading every way off our path. However, as we became accustomed to being underground, we began to marvel at the rich colors of rock above our heads. The photo above is one such view. The camera flash brings out even richer colors than did the cavern lights.

A Tight Squeeze

The tunnels soon became even more challenging. This one was only about a foot wide at the center! Several others were so low we had to duck down as we passed through. It was amazing to feel so closed in underground and yet be part of such a large network of winding tunnels.