Year-round cave temperatures range in the upper 40s F. Lighting is by flashlight and lantern only. Caves are accessed by stairs and ladders. For the general public, walk-in tours are offered most weekends, from Memorial Day through early November. All cave tours are guided by a naturalist and include information about the caves geology and biology. Tours last two to three hours.
Crawling is optional.
The more you crawl, the more fun you have, and the dirtier you get. At one point you will be directed to sit down in the cave, so your back end will get dirty. Whether you get dirtier than that will be up to you. In Mother's Cave you will get much dirtier. You'll find the answer when you get to the cave.