Fun Weekend Trip | Lehman Caves
You know those things that you experienced as a child that are just so amazing you remember them forever? When I was 11 my family took a little day trip to Lehman Caves in Great Basin National Park. For the last 21 years I’ve wanted to go back, and finally last weekend we did.
I was a little worried that I had built it up to Court and the girls (because we all have those childhood memories too) but it turned out to be even better than I remember.
It is super inexpensive ($10 for adults and $5 for kids) and the 1 1/2 hour tour is loaded with amazing information about the history of Lehman caves, the guy that discovered it, and the way people used them before the concept of conservation ever came into play. (Something about the rule “If you can break it, you can take it") The ranger was super knowledgeable about the caves (and super patient with Dylan’s millions of questions).
The picture below is in the Music Room, the wall on the left looks like its filled with organ pipes and they say that if you bang on the stalactites they all play different musical notes (which no one has heard for the last 70 years because its not good for the cave,,,)
My pictures aren’t the best because they have a no tripod rule, but I had to share with you guys. It was a great way to spend a weekend. If you visit the caves, take the drive up to Wheeler Point (its 13,000 feet above sea level!!)
I swear I start every summer with the best of family fun intentions, and every summer I’ve only crossed a few off the list when its time to go back to school. So here is the deal, if you’re looking for a fun little trip this is such a great one.
Do you have a favorite place to take your family? Don’t leave us in the dark!! xo
