Tunnel of Crystals

Ohio History

Looking Back

As we entered the fourth room, I turned back for this breath-taking snapshot. It was even more impressive in person than the photo (ok, I know the colors are a bit off...). I read some of the names for the underground chambers on the website - everything from "Fantasyland" (that sure fits) to the inventive title"Big Room." I wonder how hard that was to think up? The largest "room" covers almost a half acre, filled with hundreds of crystal formations, each so unique and complex in its design.

 

The Ohio Caverns currently have over 2 miles of surveyed passageways. The Natural Wonders Tour covers the mile most dense with crystals, while the Historic Tour takes visitors to the portion first discovered and opened decades ago. By the way, more about that history in a minute . . .