Tour by boat into the heart of the natural world, a one-hour "Mystery River Voyage" explores the home of rare blind cavefish: picnic facilities and gift shop.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| Self-Guided Tours | |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| X | Slide Program(s) |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| X | Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | April 1 - October 31 |
| Days of The Week Open: | 7 days a week, memorial Day - October 31; Saturdays & Sundays only in April & May |
| Site Hours: | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Tour-$10 adult, $5 child |
| Educational Admission Fees: | $3-$4 for youth, $6-$7 for adults |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Up to 60 for guided tour per hour |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Picnic area, rest rooms, gift shop. Cavern tours are not handicap accessible-except in special circu |
| Other Services Available: | Hands on activities and slide program available with "Overnight Adventure" (October 1 thru April 31). |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Cavern tours with interpretive emphasis |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | No |
| Annually recurring events: | Mystery River Gemstone Mine (April - October) |
| Site location: | US 50, 5 miles SW of Bedford |
| Organization administering the site: | Bluesprings Caverns Inc |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 1459 Bluespring Caverns Rd Bedford, IN 47421 |
| Phone: | (812) 279-9471 |
| Fax: | (812) 279-9472 |
| Email: | info@bluespringcaverns.com |
| Web site: | http://www.bluespringcaverns.com |
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