You really can’t visit Kentucky without horses, history, bourbon distillery tours or caves. Our trip took us to the I-65 Corridor in southern Kentucky. The day found us visiting a relatively
small cave in Bowling Green, privately owned by a non-profit organization. The property is rich with history and access to the cave is via a small boat tour along about a mile stretch of an underwater river. The cave itself was limited in the quality or quantity of stalactites and stalagmites due to the frequent flooding of the cave.
Upon entering the gift shop to purchase our tickets, we were pleased to find a stunning variety of unique items to browse through. Active Duty and Veterans are admitted for free, while the additional members of the party are given a 25% off discount. Just outside of the gift shop, there is a unique play area for children made completely out of natural materials. My youngest child referred to it as “a playground made by God”. We entertained ourselves there while awaiting our tour, which leaves every top of the hour.
The tour begins on a beautifully wooded path, which leads down to the “Blue Pool” and cave. The tour guide takes several minutes to describe the beauty and historical mysteries of the “Blue Pool”. It is rich in historical facts, as both Union and Confederate troops camped along the cave during the Civil War.
The walking path:
The Mysterious Blue Pool
There was an interesting story of why this mill failed, but I’d be lying if I said I remembered it LOL!
The Cave Mill Building 
The Mystery and History of Jesse James! There are many tall tales of Jesse James being at the Lost River. None of these tales, other then his time of encampment during the Civil War can be considered fact. However, it was neat to hear the stories from the tour guides!
The Boat Ride: It was difficult to get good pictures in the cave itself.
The underground night club is also a fun story of a creative entrepreneur in the 1930’s. The Night Club became popular following Prohibition, particularly for it’s unique air conditioning system during the hot Kentucky summers. This part of the property is currently used for wedding venues.
