Ask for Ranger Dustin--he is funny and knowledgeable. I would do the full 90 minutes as it is over before you know it!
Wow.........Please take the extra time to get off the beaten path and go see Lehman Caves!You won't regret seeing this amazing creation. And the history behind it all is awesome.My hubby and I took the $10.00, 90 minute "Grand Palace Tour", Ranger Katie was our guide. We wore shorts with a very light jacket, the caves stay at 50 degrees, which actually felt wonderful....You can take pictures, a flashlight is helpful but not necessary. They have a great little visitor center and there is a small gift shop that offers refreshments.I regret not going to the orchards and picking some fruit which you are invited to do, so next time we will! The campgrounds look amazing and we have added that to a future visit!!!!Please go see the caves!!!
If I had it to do over again, I would choose to be a Geologist. I recommend you see the movie at the Visitor's Center either before or after you tour the caves. The movie is well done. The caves are phenomenal and the accompanying historical/geological information is fascinating. We had a lovely dinner in Baker at the Lectrolux Cafe after touring the caves and before heading up to Wheeler Peak. The Caves are about an hour from Ely, Nevada. Great Basin National Park is beautiful.
Lehman caves were awesome and a great value, $10 for the 90 minute tour. It's a little chilly so a light jacket will be a good call. Ranger Debbie was great... informative and entertaining.
Really enjoyed doing this. Ended up taking the shorter tour, and didn't leave disappointed at all. Tour guide was quite knowledgeable, and very patient in allowing for photography, so be sure to bring your camera. Really would've liked to have taken the longer tour; perhaps when I return the next time!
Cave is an easy walk great with kids beautiful cave. Nice camp grounds in the park, they fill up early.
You have to take a guided tour, for obvious reasons, so check at the visitor's center to see when the next tour is. Interesting formations. Wear a jacket!
We were up in Great Basin National Park during winter which is one of the slower months as some of the roads to the higher up locations are closed off. Luckily the cave tours stay open year round as caves are always at the same temperature. The cave tour was so much fun. We had a smaller group of 4 so we got to stop for extra photos at some of the places on the way. It was neat to hear about the history of the cave and some of the unique features this one in particular has inside. The tour is about 90 minutes long and has some of the most gorgeous formations we've seen.
This National Park is far away from most everything. So if you are willing to invest the time, this cave tour is essential. You can call a few days in advance and make reservations and I HIGHLY recommend that. The phone number is found at www.nps.gov/grba. Otherwise you might not get same day tickets at the time you want. The caves were stunning. Simply the most scenic cave tour I've ever been on.
What an experience! 60 or 90 minute tour. Indescribable wonder of nature. If you're claustrophobic or otherwise unable to negotiate tight spaces, think twice. I walk with a cane, and if I'd known what I was getting into, I might have thought twice. I'm glad I went! Since 1974 the caves have been much easier to negotiate. I have great respect for the original explorers and visitors. Don't miss this opportunity!