Date: Sat Sep 13, 10:05 AM CDT - Sat Sep 13, 12:15 PM CDT
Category:
- STEM,
- Outdoor,
- Life Skills,
- Healthy Living
Level:
- Juniors,
- Daisies,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Cadettes,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies,
- Pre-K
Experience the hidden beauty of the Hill Country on a guided walking
tour of Longhorn Cavern. Longhorn Cavern is special among Texas show
caves because of how it was formed and what happened here.
Walk
the same ground as a mastodon! And explore stunning geological
formations created over millions of years through the natural process
of limestone dissolution by acidic rainwater. The cavern's smooth,
sculpted walls and unique rooms like the "Hall of Marble"
highlight the power of water in shaping underground landscapes.
Arrive no later than 10:05 a.m. to check in and to attend the required
safety briefing. Tour starts at 10:45 a.m. If anyone in your party
misses part of the safety briefing, you will be moved to the next tour
with availability.
What to Wear and Bring
* Dress
comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes with good traction.
*
Cavern temperatures range up to 68°F / 20°C year-round.
* Only
unflavored water is allowed inside the cavern.
* Trained service
animals (ADA) only - pets cannot be left alone or in cars.
Physical Requirements
There are 52 stone steps down to the
cavern, and ducking is required at the two lowest points on tour
(4'4" and 4'8"). Visitor facilities and cavern walkways are
not wheelchair accessible. Most tours include a brief lights-out
demonstration.
Tour Duration: Approximately 90 minutes of
walking & standing.
By participating in this tour,
participants agree to the Assumption of Risk & Release Agreement:
https://visitlonghorncavern.com/general-waiver/
For directions and details, read this: https://visitlonghorncavern.com/plan-my-trip/
All participants will receive a Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch.
This tour requires a minimum of 15 participants to be registered by
August 25th for it to proceed as scheduled.
Location: Longhorn Cavern State Park, Burnet
Supervision level: This is NOT A DROP OFF EVENT. Adults are required to REGISTER, PAY, and remain with their youth participants. Girl Scout volunteers bringing their troop must follow all Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Badge/Patch: Fun patch will be given out at the event
Required paperwork: Please complete the following sections of the Council Event Health and Permission Forms, print, and bring with you to the event: Section A
Contact for registration questions: customercare@gsctx.org
Several days prior to the event, you will receive a final confirmation email from our Girl Scout experience team with any additional information you need. If you do not receive this email, please contact customercare@gsctx.org. Please make sure that @gsctx.org is on your approved senders list to prevent these emails from going to spam.
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