The Lost Sea is an underground cave with a lake inside it. How cool is that?
Since it’s completely indoors, it’s a great destination for hot summer days or those days when the rain just won’t quit.
I’ll be upfront and honest: there is a short walk from the parking lot to the entrance. So be prepared for that on rainy days.
The tour begins as you walk through a bright yellow tunnel.
Once you step into the cave, the real fun begins. I instantly felt the cool, damp air...along with an 11-year-old grabbing my arm. More like holding on for dear life, but who’s keeping track?
A quick tip: you’re walking through an underground cave. It’s dark, cool, and the paths aren’t smooth or level. Wear the right shoes. Preferably something comfortable with good traction.
As your guide leads you down to the lake, you’ll see all kinds of interesting things, including Cherokee artifacts, remnants from early settlers, and equipment left behind from a distillery that once operated inside the cave.
One interesting tidbit we learned is that people pay money to spend the night in the cave. Crazy right! That is what we thought!
Spoiler alert —— at one point the guide turned off every light, and the room was pitch black! Total darkness. You couldn’t see a thing, and the silence was a little eerie. Totally fun and 100% creepy at the same time.
Enough about that, let’s chat about the lake.
You get to ride on a long motorized boat that takes you out to the middle of the lake; where the water is clear and the fish surround you.
The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, and they are huge. (Disclaimer: I am not a fisherwoman, so they may not be all that big after all.)
The fish must like the attention because they kept coming up to the boat. Or the guides must feed them constantly. Either way, you can get a close-up view of the fish.
The hike back to the top was steep, but there were several stops with benches along the way, giving you time to catch your breath. Don't forget to look up, you never know what you might see.
Overall, this is a neat experience. As far as I know, this is the only underground lake around here. It’s definitely one of those places you should experience at least once.
Go check out this adventure and let me know what your favorite part was. And if you’re brave enough to spend the night in the cave...I definitely want to see the pictures!
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