Margery would never have gone inside…
One of the things about a solo car trip is that you can do things that your wife would never do. Like go on a cave tour! Especially as there were signs about bats. Margery hates bats. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains just 6 miles from downtown Eureka Springs, AR., you will find Onyx Cave Park.
Onyx Cave is Arkansas’ oldest toured cave and has been famous since 1891. The cave is a delight for all ages and is one of the very few self-guided cave tours in the US. You can go deep into the underground and explore the amazing cave formations all at your own pace.
The tour comes complete with an audio guide that walks you through the cave explaining the fascinating history and pointing out special features along the path (I used a printed copy as I wanted to move faster).
There is seating at the back of the cave should you want to sit, relax, and take in the ambiance of the cave. Tad creepy. Cool and damp. Saw some salamanders - no bats. I Was very surprised how deep it went and how it went on and on. One easily could get lost in a cave like this - this felt very Tom Sawyer like.
