Waking up in a hotel and making very good use of the continental breakfast our spirits were renewed and we were ready to get back on the road (once the repair shop staff had stuffed us full of Girl Scout cookies).
Next was Blanchard Springs Caverns, which according to our tour guide is Arkansas best kept secret. Having seen it for ourselves we can attest to its greatness.
After descending a couple hundred feet underground we learned from a ranger about the geology of these amazing caverns. We toured several rooms and saw some beautifully developed curtain formations, among others. As our guide explained the cavern is better preserved than many others because it wasn't explored to a major extent until the 1960's. The lighting was also better than other caves making for better quality pictures.
Not only were the caves spectacular but the nearby springs were beautiful in their own right, with a waterfall flowing right out of the cave opening.
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