Venture Nearly 150-Feet Deep Below The Earth At These One Of A Kind Caverns Near Pittsburgh
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 30, 2018
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Hey, explorers and adventurers! How lucky are we to live in Pittsburgh, where we’re always just minutes away from outdoor adventures? Whether we like take-your-breath-away adventures like skydiving or not-so-intense experiences like hiking the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, we can all find something to keep us happy. And, no matter what level of adventure suits your tastes, you’ll definitely want to add the deepest caverns near Pittsburgh to your bucket list.
Get ready for adventure deep underground when you visit Laurel Caverns, just about an hour and a half from downtown Pittsburgh.
Of course, all visitors can join one of the guided tours, which typically last an hour and cover a total 3,000 feet. (The cave features three miles of passages.)
Be prepared for walking up and down stairs on the tour that will take you 150-feet below ground. And, dress appropriately as the caverns maintain a temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit all year around.
Or, if you have difficulty walking up approximately five flights of stairs, opt for the 30-minute modified traditional tour that eliminates the stair climbing.
Explore deep below ground at Laurel Caverns, which re-opens for the season on April 24, 2019. (The caverns are closed during the winter months while the bats who live there hibernate.)
Click here for the official website of Laurel Caverns.
Have you been to these caverns near Pittsburgh? What was your impression of them? Let us know in the comments! Then, click here to read about several other caves near Pittsburgh that are also worth a visit.
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