enrich lives through connections with nature
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” –Albert Einstein
EDUCATION
Schools
Field trips for K-12 students are available Monday - Friday, Labor Day - Memorial Day (excluding Spring and Fall Break)
Cave Boat Tour
Learn how water transforms rock on a guided boat tour of Lost River Cave.
Students will walk down to the cave with a tour guide, learn about how the valley was formed, visit Blue Hole #4, and then get into a boat to enter the cave itself.
This is our most requested experience. All other programs build on the boat tour.
Educational Programs
Geology Rocks!
Explore rock and mineral types
through a hands-on lesson,
experiment, and sluice for
gemstones to take home.
Birds of the Wetland
Experience how adaptations
help animals survive in their
habitats through a wetland
walk, touchable samples,
and kinesthetic game.
Self-Guided Activities
Nature Explore Playscape
In a playground of all-natural elements, kids can use their imaginations to explore and create a world of their own.
Gift Shop
Proceeds from the Gift Shop provide funding for conservation of the 72-acre park. Kid-friendly prices and merchandise available.
Hike the Trails
Several miles of hiking trails are free and open to the public. Resources for school hikes include maps, recommended routes and self-guided bingo activities to engage kids.
Picnic Tables
Bring your own sack lunch and enjoy a picnic under the trees!
Cave Boat Tours & Educational Programs
| Local School (Group of 21 Students or More) | Student | Parent/Chaperone |
|---|---|---|
| School Boat Tour | $10 | $20 |
| Educational Program | $5* |
| Long-Distance School (Groups of 21 Students or More) | Student | Parent/Chaperone |
|---|---|---|
| School Boat Tour | $15 | $20 |
| Educational Program | $10 |
| Local or Long-Distance School (Group of 20 Students or Less) | Student | Parent/Chaperone |
|---|---|---|
| School Boat Tour | $15 | $20 |
| Educational Program | $100 flat fee |
Special Notes:
- * There is a $10 per student minimum.
- School rates are available for K-12 students, during the school year, Monday – Friday, excluding peak Spring and Fall break dates.
Fill out this form to request your field trip today!
Be prepared with a second choice of date — Spring and Fall months fill up quickly.
Need more information? Please submit the below form or call 270.393.0077.
Scouts
Lost River Cave continues to support the mission and vision of Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America, connecting youth to nature as we work together to build a better world.
During summer months, there are no group discounts for Cave Boat Tours
Click here to join a public tour, come volunteer with us or explore the many self-guided activities at the park.
Young Children
Join Miss Flora and her Forest Friends for sensory play & outdoor learning! Activities are not affiliated with Lost River Cave, just hosted at the park. Explore our partner’s website for prices, schedules and other details.