On Friday afternoon, we went camping for the weekend at Woodward Cave, PA. We arrived about 5 p.m., and set up our camper and our camp area. We enjoyed a fun evening with the boys. On Saturday morning, we got up @8 a.m. and made breakfast. We had french toast, ham, and grapes. Around 11 a.m., we went on a cave tour. Woodward Cave is one of the largest caves in PA. The temperature is a cool 48 degrees year round. There are many helictites, stalactites, and stalagmites to see. There are many different rooms open to the public to view and tour. There are several others that are only open to cavern educational interns, etc.. One room is called the "Hall of Statues" and is 200 feet long. This room features the tallest stalagmite in the region, "Tower of Babel"(14 feet tall). There is one room called the "Ballroom", which has held concerts, weddings, and over 400 people at a time in it. This tour is offered year round, and the rates are very reasonable. This tour is also handicap accessible. This facility also offers educational and school tours, and has many different programs throughout the year. The boys had a blast!
We had a really nice weekend together as a family. The boys were covered in dirt, and loving every minute of it. The campground offered a free ice cream social after lunch, which the boys were very happy about. At 6 p.m., the campground had free Bingo. I got to play from 6-7, and I won 1 time. Even though it cost nothing to play, they still gave out small prizes for winning. I picked out a coloring book for the boys!
We packed everything up this afternoon, and headed back home. The boys are ready to go again! The weekend was a hit! I won't mention the shower facilities......wildlife was showering with us! :( I was glad this shower was coin operated and QUICK! Not quick enough for me! HA! We all survived and enjoyed ourselves!
3 comments:
I absolutely LOVED the miscellaneous-items-stuck-in-the-tree story!! You had me laughing OUT LOUD!!! Whew, good times.
So glad you had a blast. We love camping and this is a great idea for us to try out. Do they allow tents?
It is so much fun with kids! Yes...they do allow tents. www.woodwardcave.com for all the details
The showers are more primitive, but you survive!
Camping is such a "family thing" to do! Everyone gets involved for survival:) We have been rather spoiled - having different campers over the past 30 years or so! We probably would never have gotten into camping had it not been for getting our first camper to use at church camp. It has been 3 years, I think, since we went camping at the Lake. You have sparked my desire...we may just have to try it again and soon~ The grandkids would have a ball. Just today we looked at a 5th-wheel camper. So nice. Right now we have a 24 foot Dutchman. It is very nice, with a slide for the kitchen and living room area. It is a little small for church camp though. Like I said, I am spoiled. Camping is one of the best memory making events for a family (just ask my children), so keep it up.
Aunt Ruth
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