There's A Terrifying Haunted Cave In Iowa And It's Not For The Faint Of Heart

The cave was discovered in 1953. It had been the subject of many rumors over the years. There was only a small hole where the entrance is, now.

They heard a constant stream of strange noises, chatter, voices, and echos coming from the hole in Bloody Run Hollow. Assuming they were sounds of the tormented trapped spirits of early settlers, most stayed away.

The hole at the top of the falls resembles the original entrance to Spook Cave before its founder decided to turn it into a tourist attraction in the 1950s.

Your enjoyment of the tour depends entirely on your ability to tolerate certain things that some people find impossible. Many children take this boat tour and have the time of their lives. Some adults hyperventilate before the cave entrance disappears from view and have to just put their heads down and wait for the end.

They are experts when it comes to local lore and legend. They know a lot about the rock formations and history of the area, as well.

He established the park as a campground and made it a regional attraction.

For the curious and brave, this is one you can see up close. You'll see manganese and calcite formations in the half-mile tube of rock.

Here's a warning: in some places, the cave is so small you'll need to duck to get through.

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