Bluespring Caverns Park (Bedford, Indiana)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2021
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This is the amazing story of America’s longest underground river, that you can travel by boat, underneath Bedford, Indiana! In March of 1940, dairy farmer George Colglazier went to bed, with a small pond outside, on his property. However, after a large thunderstorm, that dumped an enormous amount of water, he woke up to find his pond had vanished, and a large, mysterious hole was in its place!
The film tells the story of how this incredible tourist attraction came to be, with adventurous explorers paving the way, as well as showing the beauty of this national treasure!
I've lived in Indiana my entire life and I had never heard of this attraction. I can't wait to go sometime this summer!
Southern Indiana has many surprises!
Love this place! Used to live right down the road and I would go camping on Mr. Colglazier’s land. Awesome video! I should mention, when I was a Boy Scout, we stayed in Bluespring Caverns, overnight!
Thanks, Dejae! They still have the overnight stay and now have kayak tours too!
Roger, another amazing video! I hope Indiana takes note of you and your channel. You promote Indiana and it's places/people much better than all the tourist videos. This place is spooky, but fascinating to me. I've heard about it before, but never gave it more than passing thought. The thing your videos do the best is personalize the place and/or people, and make them relevant.
Thank-you! Indiana’s show caves are my favorite tourist attractions, since I was a kid. Dad loved them, and we went to all of them!
I know that many people have never been to a show cave, and wouldn’t know what to expect. There is no crawling, tight spaces or getting dirty, and everything is well lit. The only hazard is having to climb the sometimes steep paths or stairs to get out! These caves are safe, fascinating, fun, and each of them offer something a little different. Hopefully people will watch my videos and decide to visit one!
@@AdventureswithRoger we love them too!!
Just something exotic and interesting about caves!
@@AdventureswithRoger exactly! They almost don’t look real
Totally agree 👍🏻 a national treasure in his own right ☺️
You know alot about Indiana people learn so much about this state just by watching your amazing videos thanks again 👍
I made a goal to cover every interesting thing in Southern Indiana. Still going strong, 6 years later. 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger and your doing a great job at it keep it up 🙂
Went there oct 2021, I'm glad I stopped and went on the boat tour.
It was one of the most relaxing experiences of my life! I really enjoyed it!
You really do this state a great service. I've spent the evening watching your videos. I want to come back and see these places.
I am watching everyone of your videos. I grew up near Rockport and never visited many of the interesting southern Indiana locations.
Now i’m getting to visit them then through your terrific videos and interesting narrations. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, Carol! The Rockport video was especially fun to make, because I’d never heard of the village, in all my travels! A good friend of mine had been to the village, told me about it, and I was onto an adventure! The people there were so nice!
Probably the best summer I had in Indiana, was my trip along the Ohio River, from Lawrenceburg to Mount Vernon. Quiet places, nice people, amazing stories!
I was born and raised in Indiana, the Lafayette area.. I have visited and heard about some of the attractions that you show. But, many of them are new to me. My grandchildren are home schooled, so your videos are interesting and helpful for them. Thank you for your time and efforts. True history is very important to preserve and pass on. God Bless!
Hi Claudia! I’m a native of Greenwood, Indiana. As a kid, on weekends, and on family vacations, we’d go to southern Indiana to see all these amazing places. I thought it was the greatest place on earth! When I got the opportunity to live down here, I took it and I’ve never been happier!
What started as a channel to show co-workers, places to take their families, has expanded to a lot of history and folklore. It’s been a true joy to share it, and meet many nice people along the way! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger oh Roger, we are so blessed that your started on this journey. One of my Mother's sisters lived in Brown county. We use to go visit there regularly. So, we went to Springmill State Park, Turkey Run, and a few other places. But, your stories are so interesting and captivating. Have you ever gone to the fort outside of West Lafayette? They have a fall celebration there called, 'The Feast of the Hunter's Moon'. You might enjoy that. Also, outside of Lafayette, they have a get together in Battlleground, they call, 'Ole Fiddlers'. That is alot of fun. Please continue to enlighten us on Indiana history. I have spent most of the day watching your adventures! Thank you, God bless.
@@claudiasteinwald8952 Did not see the Fort outside West Lafayette. Three weeks ago, I did a massive filming trip to northern Indiana, for two projects. One is about Harrison, Tecumseh and the Prophet; the other about monster folklore! I got to see Mounds State Park, Churubusco, Lake Manitou at Rochester, Tippecanoe Battle Park / monument, Prophetstown, West Oxford, and Williamsport Falls. Quite the adventure! While I film in all seasons, I make a mad dash, each year, to catch green summer grass and blue skies, before it goes away! I like to capture Indiana at its most beautiful. The good news, is that even if the weather turns really bad, I have enough material for 20 segments!
Always happy to hear about new places: good people keep me stocked with ideas! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger Hey Roger, I am so glad you spent time in Battle Ground. That is where they hold, Ole Fiddlers. Also, when you leave the area where the memorial is, if you turn left and turn left onto the first street, you will see a log cabin on the right and if you continue to the first road on the right, there is a pull out with trails. That is where the indianas were camped. I am looking forward to that video. Look up the fort. It has a French name, and I will distroy the spelling, but when it is said it sounds like We ought non. But, it starts with a Q. God Bless.
@@claudiasteinwald8952 I couldn’t remember it, either! Fort Ouiatenon. I’d heard about it, but forgot all about it when I was up there.
This is WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing all the Indiana gems, Roger.
Nice! Thanks for the tour and the history...I first met Sam Frushour on a tour of the Indiana Limestone Company main quarries with the Indiana Geological Survey. I knew he was an owner, but, never heard the history...He also did tours of the Indiana University stone buildings during Limestone Month. The only thing he didn't know was Terra Cotta( not stone ) used on the decorative widow peak of one of the historic buildings on campus...
My wife, daughter, and I enjoyed this boat ride back In 2007. Wow! Saying that makes me feel old. Need to make another trip down there.
Remember that incline back up to the gift shop? It’s still there, and is harder to climb with each decade. 🙂
Another Indiana attraction that I never heard. Thank you for this and the other videos showcasing the natural beauty of our great state.
My pleasure! If you decide to go, know that they close for the winter and open in spring. And this is the only Indiana showcave that closes after a huge thunderstorm, as it raises the water level. Definitely give them a call before you make a long drive! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger Thanks for the info.
Great work ! I am going to visit this place.
My friends from college took me on my only spelunking trip into this cave sometime in 1974. We entered in a hole on private property. There underground most of the day. Was on a cold snowy winter day. I remember the cold water and very narrow passages, and I am a little bloke. None of the buildings were there at that time.
I’ve met many people, who were either relatives of the original owners, or were some of the first to explore it. Several of them, including current staff, told spooky stories about the cave and property it’s on.
I toured a cave while I was in the service down in Texas that is just north of Austin called Inner Space Cavern. Texas caves are much different than Indiana caves. Much more dry. And warmer. But LOTS of animal bones including a saber tooth. They excavated the skeletons and left them in the excavation pits for display.
Had not heard of that one! I’m considering a trip to Carlsbad caverns at some point.
A+ Love your vids! Keep’em comin!
Thank-you! Lots more to edit, it’s been a busy season! 🙂
Wow the underground river is so incredible. I had no idea about these places. Beautiful filming
Thank-you! Indiana Caverns,at Corydon, also has a boat ride, but it’s not nearly ad long as this one. I’ve filmed that cavern, but haven’t edited / posted it yet.
Hmmmm a series on Indiana tours maybe... Another great video Roger!
I’ve got a bucketful of footage from this summer, enough to go all winter! Then, I’m thinking about road trip style videos
I'll be going there this summer. The cold will be nice
I bet it's an amazing experience great video.
Extremely quiet and serene, almost otherworldly!
Planning on going there this summer.
If you get an early tour, it’s about the most relaxing place you can experience. Very quiet as you drift through the cave!
Thank you so much for this Gem. My dad used to take me here all the time.
Wish I were younger and not have developed claustropobia over the years. I would love to check it out. Thanks for sharing
The hardest part is the walk down to the boat dock and back. You then get on the boat and it’s a relaxing journey from beginning to end!
Thank you for this journey! Very well done.
My pleasure!
Great video! It brought back memories from numerous trips to this great cave.
It is the jewel of Lawrence County, and among one of the first caves my Dad ever took us to.
Really neat video.
I'm hoping to visit here for my birthday this year 😍
Very relaxing ride! They sometimes offer kayak trips as well
Roger I so wish I had come across your videos prior to departing the area.
Again thank you.
A few years before I moved to southern Indiana, from central Indiana, my wife’s doctor said he’d like to retire down here, in the Floyd’s Knobs area. I thought that was odd, given Drs can pretty much go anywhere after they retire. But, living down here over a decade, I totally get it. Natural beauty, quiet, quaint places to visit and eat, and about 23 minutes to the big city.
Thank you. Very cool place. Glad you showed me an told me how much i had to walk uphill. I'm not sure if I can walk uphill anymore. But got a great tour from you.
Marengo Cave is much much easier. I think it’s 20 stairs down, and up, max. I try to warn people as I’m starting to “feel it” at some places.
It’s stunning, I have always heard about Blue Springs. Caves a little bit creep me out 😂 great job Roger 👍🏻
Totally safe. Walking up is a workout though!
Great job.
Thanks Steve!
This is cool. Thanks
My pleasure, Jesse! Marengo, Squire Boone and Indiana Caverns are also fun! I’ve enjoyed all of them, they’re each unique in their own way.
Marengo Cave: One of the most beautiful caves on earth (Marengo, Indiana)
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The Squire Boone Caverns Story (Mauckport, Indiana)
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Indiana Caverns: The Longest Cave in Indiana (Corydon, Indiana)
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@@AdventureswithRoger Thanks. Will watch... Do many Cave dive bluespring caverns?
I believe some have, since the initial exploration. The most popular non-tour activity though, is kayaking inside the cave! 🙂
We have not been there but it’s on our list!
They close down at the end of October, reopen in March. There’s still time! 🙂
Went there twice in the ‘80s - still have the “Wild Cave Tour” patches which required traversing the muddy place at some points so small you had to crawl on your stomach. The river ride was cool they shut off all the lights and made a loud noise and the echo went on and on. At that time you brought a sleeping bag and could sleep in the cave, there was small beverage/snack counter. Good times.
They still have sleepovers in the cave, wild cave tours and now: group kayak adventures. Really well maintained, I hope it goes on forever!
Been here too , my son was scared when the tour guide turned off the lights and we were in complete darkness .
Every. Single. Cave tour. All that I can remember. I get what they’re trying to demonstrate, but little ones are often scared in such a different place.
Love it
Thanks!
Interesting history & cavern! We’re doing the Indiana Cave Trail & will stop by there soon!
You'll love everything but the walk back up from the cave!
Pro tip: Call before you go. Sometimes the cave is closed as the water is too high after a thunderstorm. This is rare, but does happen.
@@AdventureswithRoger thanks for the tip! We’ll definitely do that!
Hi Roger! I stumbled upon your video and found it very interesting. I live in Michigan and would very much like to visit this place! I just subscribed to your channel and will check out your other videos. Thanks for sharing these adventures! 😊
Welcome to the adventure, Sandy!
You are the best. I love you showcasing the places I spent my childhood in.
Lots of beautiful places down here
@@AdventureswithRoger there are some other cool places in shoals if you ever want to highlight them. There is "house rock" off of west river road in shoals and McBride's bluff on the same road and spout springs on spout springs road and of course the jug rock. There is also the willow valley train tunnel on deep cut lake road by usg
I forgot to mention the pinnacle in shoals it used to be a park way back but is still accessible. It is by the jug rock
@@jybee6734 I got most of that list, but hope to get out there again in a few weeks. Below is a link to my first Shoals video:
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One guy told me about a Sphinx head carved in rock, behind the high school, on private property. No one else seems to know anything about it
My favorite part of the tour is the lights out bit.. the tour guide smacked the boat with the oar, the sound ripped and cascaded for what seemed like minutes, I need to go back and record the sound
Here’s a funny side story. I was able to get a private tour, first ride of the day, which was perfect, as we could slow down and focus on shots. We could talk about the history and take our time. So we’d travelled to the end of the boat cave tour, motor was off, and it was dead quiet, just me and the tour guide. He said that part of the history was that the cave was haunted. He got my attention. “Sometimes you can hear screaming down here, when you’re alone.” I waited for him to say he was joking, but he didn’t. So he turns on the motor and we begin to slowly sail back to the cave entrance. All of a sudden, I could hear this high pitched screaming, reverberating off the walls of the cave! “You hear that?” Then, a light pierced the darkness, coming toward us! It was another boat, that had a motor with a ball bearing going out! He laughed, I rolled my eyes. As we passed the other tour, he told the tour guide to splash some water on it to kill the squeal. 😀
(BYOF) Bring your own flashlight 🔦 😉
A lot has changed; store, entrance, and boats, they were john boats, since we were there in 1977. Only went in so far because of a rock fall from the ceiling blocked the passage. Was told that other caverns were on the other side of the walls in certain places, only able to reach them by going through passages under water with scuba gear.
A lot more cavern than what’s shown on the tour, including a place for overnight camping. They’ve also incorporated cave kayak events.
If you ever go to New Mexico, be sure to go to Carlsbad Caverns! It's my favorite of the whole country. It's gorgeous!
I’ve heard it’s amazing! But lots and lots of steps both directions.
@@AdventureswithRoger Yes I went there when I was 13
The railing along the North side of the Chicago River at Chicago's Merchandise Mart was built from Bedford Limestone as time went on the railing weathered and fossils of fish and marine life were exposed in the stone, the railings were replaced in 2010/11 in a restoration project in which Bedford Limestone was also used,with the original being used as a pattern, I would love to know whatever happened to the original as I'd like to have some of it.
Some of it is repurposed for smaller projects, buildings, can even become art. But if it’s in really bad shape, it’s often ran through a rock chipper to make gravel.
That place would be awesome to kayak or swim if you could.
It would be a bit chilly, but it would be an amazing experience I'm sure.
Funny you should mention it. A few years ago, the younger guys convinced the owner to buy kayaks, and host kayak trips inside the cave.
@@AdventureswithRoger Now that's what I'm talking about...
It has to be safer for the longevity of the cave too because it looks like those boats occasionally scrape.
@@deejayimm They told me that the water averages 4 feet, except after storms. I’ve been there after a big one, and the water is violent, they can’t even do regular tours.
@@AdventureswithRoger yeah I would imagine that's insane, I'm not that kind of kayaker lol.
It would be really awesome to see though.
@@deejayimm Its been so bad that water has filled up to the ceiling. Not my cup of tea!
Is the underground river a true River? In other words, does it have a flow or is it stagnant water?
One of the cave owners is a legend, for taking scuba gear and swimming from the stream leading to the cave, going under water into the cave, and then exiting underwater where it rejoins the outside again. That is more danger than I care to take on. “Worlds most dangerous sport: cave diving.”
What is the source of the water and is the level constant..
The source is a spring, but surface water drains into it, particularly after heavy rains. Tours have had to be cancelled, as the water was too high to allow passage of boats. On my first visit to get exterior shots, the guys took me inside the cave, to witness a flood. The water was ROARING in there! As a rule though, it’s pretty peaceful, with calm depths ranging about 3-20 feet.
Sam's my bud.
Sam is a legend! The man has a ton of guts to do cave diving. I didn’t get the opportunity to meet him for the film, but wonder if he ever cave dived in Whitley County. Word has it that the lakes and ponds are connected by underground tunnels.
@@AdventureswithRoger Sam & The Bad Gas Party have their names on more survey maps than most anyone .... Except Danny D. ✌
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