点评:We recently took the underground boat tour at Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and it was a very cool and unique adventure! This is Kentucky’s only underground boat tour, and we were lucky to visit right after the river had lowered enough to reopen following flooding. (When the water is high, the cave becomes submerged, so timing is everything.) Our tour guide, Bri, was fantastic. She was funny, engaging, and an incredibly skilled boat driver. She kept the group entertained with corny but hilarious jokes while sharing the rich history of the cave, from its days as a Native American hunting ground and Civil War campground to its time as a hideout. It was even a 1930s nightclub which was being used as a wedding venue when we visited. She navigated us as far back into the cave as possible, pointing out beautiful and interesting rock formations along the way. The tour was about 45-minutes and included a guided walk to the cave entrance with 3 stops before you board the boat. Be aware that it involves a steep walk down (and back up) and requires bending over low in the boat with your torso flat toward the seat when the water is high as you first enter and leave the cave. This makes the ride difficult or impossible for those with mobility impairments. Despite the physical aspects, I thought the experience was truly unique and peaceful as you glide through the cool, dark cave. I highly recommend this for anyone who is interested in unique cave experiences or anyone who enjoys a blend of nature, history, and corny jokes.
翻译:我们最近参加了肯塔基州鲍灵格林市迷失河洞穴的地下乘船之旅,真是一次非常酷炫独特的探险!这是肯塔基州唯一的地下乘船游览项目,我们很幸运地在河水水位下降到足以重新开放后不久就去参观了。(水位高的时候,洞穴会被淹没,所以时机至关重要。)我们的导游布里非常棒。她风趣幽默,热情洋溢,而且船技精湛。她一边讲解洞穴丰富的历史,从美洲原住民的狩猎场、南北战争时期的营地到后来的藏身之处,她用一些老套但又很搞笑的笑话让大家乐在其中。我们去的时候,这里甚至还是一家20世纪30年代的夜总会,被用作婚礼场地。她尽可能地带领我们深入洞穴,沿途还指出了许多美丽而奇特的岩石构造。整个行程大约45分钟,包括一段前往洞穴入口的导览步行,在登船前会停靠3次。请注意,这段旅程需要步行一段陡峭的下坡路(以及返回的上坡路),并且在水位较高时,您需要弯腰低头,身体紧贴座椅,才能顺利进入和离开洞穴。这使得行动不便者难以完成旅程,甚至无法成行。尽管存在这些身体上的挑战,但我仍然认为这段体验非常独特而宁静,您可以悠闲地滑过凉爽幽暗的洞穴。我强烈推荐给所有对独特的洞穴探险感兴趣的人,或者喜欢自然风光、历史文化和一些略带老套的笑话的人。