The cool air seeping from the depths of this dark cavity might send a chill up your spine as the door closes behind you, extinguishing the sunlight. Your breathing becomes rapid and shallow, and there's no doubt that you've entered into a bizarre environment.
Just as you're ready to panic, the lights flicker on and a park ranger excitedly prepares you for a tour of the surreal Florida Caverns.
Located 3 miles North of Marianna, Florida Caverns State Park is one of the few Florida state parks with dry (air filled) caves and is the only to offer cave tours to the public.
The forest surrounding the caverns is just as beautiful, with honyecombed clusters of limestome rocks scattered among the elms and oaks. They form an almost extraterristrial scene.
The caves at Florida Caverns State Park contain impressive calcite formations, such as stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, columns, flowstones and draperies.