Winter Wonders at Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks!

– by Thomas Range II

Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks is celebrating its 95th anniversary with many activities for adventures of any age. It might be cold outside, but the temperature is always mild inside the cave. This winter get out of the cold and take part of the various activities that Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks has to offer!

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Come to the Darkside Blacklight Adventures

Friday evenings, 6 - 9 PM, through May 2025, and Wednesday evenings, 6 - 9 PM June, July & August!

Bring your sense of adventure & wonder to see Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks as you’ve never seen them before! Start the evening with an informal presentation, An Introduction to Speleology – The Study of Caves. Afterwards, journey underground to tour Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks by BLACKLIGHT.

See glowing speleothems and calcite crystals reveal their spectacular phosphorescent beauty while learning about the history, formation & speleothems of Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks. Great idea for an extra special family adventure!

Advance ticket purchase is required.

  • Ages 10+
  • Tour size is limited. ALL TICKETS SOLD IN ADVANCE
  • Ticket sales close at 5 PM the day prior to tour date.
  • Blacklight Tours may be scheduled at other dates & times for groups of 10+

Batfest

Saturday, Feb 15, 2025
9:45 am to 4 pm

Special Guests confirmed include:

  • Luke Fultz, Bat Researcher, Enviro Science Inc.
  • Heidi Mullendore, Environmental Educator, Canoe Creek State Park
  • Robyn Graboski, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Centre Wildlife Care
  • with very special guest, Bruce Wayne!

The Lincoln Caverns' Cavern Interpreters & Environmental Education Staff will be on-hand to answer any questions and Batfest will also include:

  • Crafts for Children & Adults Bat House Building Workshop
  • Special pricing on a great selection of Bat Books & Gifts!
  • Cavern Tours & Pizza Lunch Included!
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Workshop Wednesdays

Every Wednesday during March, Lincoln Caverns & Whispering Rocks will have special stations with hands-on activities for all ages set up throughout the cave with the following themes:

  • March 5, 2025 - Crazy About Caves & Troglo Who?
  • March 12, 2025 - What Goes Down...Must Come Up & Out of Sight/Out of Mind
  • March 19, 2025 - Batty About Bats & Bats Are Good Guys
  • March 26, 2025 - Rocks Rock & Fossil Fanatics

Tickets for the above are available at www.lincolncaverns.com

And it is never too early to start thinking about Easter!

Find the Easter Bunny Underground

Saturday & Sunday
April 5 & 6, 2025

1:00—4:00 pm


Visit with the Easter Bunny & find great treats and prizes along the way! Professional Digital Photos with the Easter Bunny!

Recommended donation is $5/child.

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events