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Oregon Caves National Monument
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8 reviews for Oregon Caves National Monument
I have now been to the monument and gone on the guided tour twice. Last week I went with my family and we had a guide who was a nice guy... but his delivery wasn't the best when it comes to keeping everyone attentive, entertained and informed. It definitely took away from the experience I had remembered from the last time. I must say, though, that the caves are very impressive and it is something (caves in general, that is) that everyone should try and see in their lifetimes. Being underground in total darkness and silence is an experience in and of itself. Expect many slippery stairs and having to contort yourself into many uncomfortable postures to navigate the interior of the caves. It is worth the effort so put on your shoes with the best grip and bring a sweater because it's 44deg F year-round!
I remember having gone to some caves in Colorado as a kid and they were much more attractive inside but the tour was considerably shorter. This tour wins in terms of length but the cave has an ugly, slimy look to it. Kinda like something out of the movie Aliens at times. Still worth a visit in my opinion.
P.S. Someone barfed ahead of our group so we had to hang tight and hear our guide tell some tales while they cleaned up the mess. Don't barf in the caves!
The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because these are the only caves I've been in. But it was a really great tour and was definitely worth it. The adjacent hotel is really awesome looking too. Very woodsy and castle-like.
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It doesn't have the fear factor of the catacombs under Paris but it is very interesting to see. Good for kids except that they have to be 42" tall. The tour guide was friendly, patient, and answered so many silly questions that I give her, Chelsea I think was her name, kudos for not giving at least one eye roll. The area is beautiful and well worth the stop.
I was a cave virgin-until yesterday. Take that any way you want as they would both be true, but wow-what a great experience.
We met up with the BF's parents, and brothers' family. Cave tours happen every 1/2 hour and cost $8.50 for adults, $6.00 for children. What a great tour. For 1.5 hours, you go in, up, down, around, and then some. Amazing-and I am so glad I got to see this place. The surrounding areas are gorgeous as well with lots of hiking trails and other stuff to see.
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The caves are pretty cold & damp- shocker.
You get a pretty long tour for the price, which is really nice.
They tell you over and over not to touch the walls, but every snot nose kid in there will be eyeballing all the spots they want to rub up on. Try not to get in a tour group with kids. See how I hold a grudge? Don't let it happen to you.
Lot's of bats. Infact, I got a cool Bat Bag from their giftshop that I love. Also, the adjacent hotel is supposedly haunted. Fun fact!
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If you like caves, dis is yer place. I've been on a few cave tours in my day; and this one, was just as good, if not better (or worse) than the others.
I'm sorry, I just don't know what to say...they're caves.
we did a pit stop' to the oregon caves and 'oregon caves chateau' in the middle of our road trip from sj to portland.
the tour was very cool and everyone who worked there was so enthusiastic and really into the caves which was nice. photos online don't do them justice...you just gotta be there!
*warning on directions: thanks to google maps and confirmation from our car gps.... we attempted to cut across west through jacksonville from I5. after driving quite a bit on windy roads... it told us to go up a very steep coarse gravel road that was probably a fire road. we had to go back out all the way and around... adding a few hours to our drive. UGH!!!
the area outside these caves is even nicer than the tour itself..caves are kind of the same everywhere, but the gift shop/restaurant area is very cozy with a pond in front - very cold, great air and lots of nature! Definitely worth seeing.