This is the season that the caverns near Three Forks, Montana are typically closed for public tours. However, tis the holiday season when they have a few days for their candle light tours!
These caverns were found two centuries ago by a couple of ranchers, and then developed into an attraction that still causes awe and wonder. I went the first time with my daughters’ class in school several years ago. The path through the cave starts at the top and winds down through the hill underground with the exit a winding 2 miles and 2 hours below you.
Days for the candle light tours are limited, running only December 22, 27, 28 and 29, and only from 9:30 to 2:45 during those days. Kids are $8 to age 11, and anyone older is $15! It is a unique experience to view the formations by old fashioned flame, so plan a day and take the kids out for a holiday hike!
Hi Jennifer,
Great post...thanks for sharing. Sounds like fun...wish I lived closer!
Happy holidays to you and your family.
Jennifer - that sounds like a different and fun exploration. Have a great holiday.
I drive through Three Forks a couple times a year, but I've never stopped at the caverns. Looks like I'll have to do it!
How wonderful is that to have such a natural wonder right at your back door! If I lived anywhere nearby, it's something I would do (probably many times.)
Jenifer,
I am a caverns buff so I will add this to my bucket list.
That sounds like a wonderful experience. Maybe I'll have to plan a trip to Montana next Christmas.
I highly recommend this to be experienced at least once in a persons life time. I have explored two caves and it is filled with wonderment
Hello Jenifer:
Caverns that one can enter and exit without backtracking sounds like a great experience. To be able to do it by candle lite all the much better.
Wow, very cool, thanks for sharing. Wish I were close to your area as this seems like an amazing experience. Do many locals take advantage of this experience or is this cavern mostly for tourists?
Hi Jenifer, I would love to be able to take a tour in these caverns, named after Lewis and Clark. A candle light tour sounds exciting, and lots of fun too.
Wow, Jenifer, This looks like an amazing tour. Low cost and a downhill walk make it all that much more attractive.
I don't know if I could go on that tour! I am a little clausterphobic!
Never been to Montana, but I'd love to. I love learning about hidden local gems like this.
Jenifer, this sounds like a great way to spend a couple of hours. We have Luray Caverns nearby and it always a fun place to visit.
I visited the caverns when I was 13 and as with a lot of things I saw as a child I think I took them for grante4d and wish I could see them again when I could really appreciate their glory. And what a great time of year to do it. I just wish I were close enough to go soon. Great idea.
Gretchen
Hey all. Was nit expecting so much response othis blog, but very exciting. It is such a fun place to visit, I hope all of you make it eventally-
Sounds wonderful - something fun to post about. We have Indian Echo Caverns in this area that does special tours too.
I love that photo Jenifer, looks like it would be fun. I've been to a few caves in my day, maybe one day I'll get to this one.