The boat turns around and re-enters the cave for our return trip. Though we're retracing our path, we see the formations from different angles and catch sights we'd missed the first time through. Gary keeps us interested with his colorful descriptions, and he's able to answer every question. The cabins border Bald Eagle State Park, which offers fishing, boating and swimming. If You Go Penn's Cave is five miles east of Centre Hall, Pa., on Route 192.
Tours depart on the hour.
The cave is closed January to Feb. 15. Children under 12 stay free. Minimum two-day stay. Airport Greater Phila. King-Prussia Media Montgmryvlle.