Baby strollers and wheelchairs are available for those who need them. Evidence of six ice ages and three earthquakes can be seen. The cave stays a refreshing, steady 52 degrees, winter or summer. Tours are conducted by courteous, informative guides who can point out fascinating features about cave life. For example, Lake caves support four different types of salamanders that live their entire lives without ever seeing the light of day.
Guides also provide historical information flavored by colorful local stories.
Missouri is truly the Cave State, with over 5,380 registered and mapped wild caves. Paved walkways, bridges and hand rails have been constructed, and lights have been installed for the convenience of viewing nature's underground beauty with little effort and very safely. Caves are for the whole family, from small children to grandparents. No special clothing or equipment is necessary. So, no matter where you're staying at the Lake, you're not far from one of our beautiful underground caverns.