Florida’s Forgotten Underground Roadside Attraction At Florida Caverns State Park - TOUR OF THE CAVE

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  • Florida’s Largest & Forgotten Underground Roadside Attraction - Florida Caverns State Park - Full Tour! I’ve always wanted to do this! Florida “freaking” Caverns in Mariana, Florida! Much Below!
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Komentáře • 106

  • @TampaJay
    @TampaJay  Před měsícem +15

    Thanks for watching! Much ahead! instagram.com/tampajay

  • @williamcoslosky
    @williamcoslosky Před měsícem +11

    I met the Walmart Tampa Jay today. Dude was rocking the baseball cap, aviators, reflective vest and cargo shorts. 🤣

  • @daniM3636
    @daniM3636 Před měsícem +2

    Yay! Florida back roads.Everyone thinks of Florida, beaches and theme parks. So much more. Love that you highlight beautiful and abandoned Florida places.

  • @billybridges8727
    @billybridges8727 Před měsícem +5

    Thanks Tampa Jay for shooting such great videos. Have a great day.

  • @Shelly-in-Tampa
    @Shelly-in-Tampa Před měsícem +5

    A kick from down under the earth. I love caverns!

  • @Positive90sCarl
    @Positive90sCarl Před měsícem +6

    No better way to kick off a Sunday. Great video Jay! Glad to see you’re getting some dirt on the Subaru.

  • @AHicks-yp8wq
    @AHicks-yp8wq Před měsícem +3

    ❤ Enjoyed the video...I appreciate how you take us on so many Adventures with you. Your videos are the highlight of my day... The cave was really cool....but caves always make me think of that movie "The Descent" lol.... Have a blessed day ..😊🦩🦩

  • @Crossfirepyro2
    @Crossfirepyro2 Před měsícem +3

    Awesome one of the places in Florida I never been to but it’s on my bucket list. God I got to get back to Florida.😊

  • @NHMOMBIE
    @NHMOMBIE Před měsícem +2

    That was beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @beckymartin7943
    @beckymartin7943 Před měsícem +1

    Absolutely love to explore caves. I have been to several, but I have not been to the ones in Florida. I have been to a lot in Alabama and Tennessee and Virginia. They are beautiful in a spooky way.

  • @redwemette5942
    @redwemette5942 Před měsícem +1

    Mariana is where time stood still, I love it there

  • @fritzmeynejr2983
    @fritzmeynejr2983 Před měsícem +1

    TJ, I really like you location choices and your presentations. Thank you!

  • @michaelstrong3634
    @michaelstrong3634 Před měsícem +1

    Really enjoyed this video. Love caves. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @noellesimagination7813
    @noellesimagination7813 Před měsícem +1

    I always wanted to go here. Thanks for taking us.

  • @thecoolestdad
    @thecoolestdad Před měsícem +2

    Jay way back in the 80s my wife and I went through the Florida Caverns cave. We took the tour into the cave. Everything looks so different now than I remember it. It certainly wasn't $15 to take the tour back then. Today I wouldn't be able to go through the cave. I tried to go through the cave tour at Ruby Falls and I couldn't do it. When we got down the elevator and walked to the gathering area, I started feeling anxiety hit me and I knew I had to get out. The tour guide girl got me around to the elevator and back up to the top. I waited up top outside for my daughter to walk the tour.

  • @UncaDave
    @UncaDave Před 29 dny +1

    Thanks Jay! I have stayed in a lot of parks but not this one so hopefully this goes on my list with my trailer. And thanks for this great video! Good job!

  • @MiamisburgJay
    @MiamisburgJay Před měsícem +1

    The cave was cool Jay :) Thanks as always... keep it up

  • @thelindazoo
    @thelindazoo Před měsícem

    Boy that brought back some memories! I went there with my Girl Scout Troop when I was eleven 52 years ago. When the guide got to the part about turning all the lights off I totally lost it! Remember there were no cell phones then so there was absolutely no light. He had to turn the light back on because I was crying. I messed up that moment for everyone! Just watching this I’m getting kinda weirded out 😄
    You did a great job documenting the tour and seeing all the beauty! And this time, I was able to enjoy it!😄

  • @racheld.1273
    @racheld.1273 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you Tampa Jay for all ur videos !!!

  • @averybryant6997
    @averybryant6997 Před měsícem +1

    reminds me of the Lost Sea caverns in Tennessee. a must see.

  • @markdraskovics1962
    @markdraskovics1962 Před měsícem +1

    HEY,.. TAMPA JAY Well man just
    Wanted to let you know how much That I've been Enjoying Your Videos love the Back road and abandon places
    The caves are Really awesome
    Also Ok Jay please Take care and be Safe on all Your Travels !!!

  • @vickys7370
    @vickys7370 Před měsícem +1

    Awesome 👏 loving outdoors and natures wonders 🦇🦇 Thank you Great Caves 🦩🤗

  • @SanDiegoAnnie
    @SanDiegoAnnie Před měsícem

    Reminded me of the Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park in Nevada. Cave bacon...who knew? Another awesome video! Thanks, Jay! Safe travels to you, always!

  • @treasuretom13
    @treasuretom13 Před měsícem +1

    Awesome cavesite.. I'll have to check ✅ it out

  • @sharonstover7337
    @sharonstover7337 Před měsícem

    You have a great life, with all the adventures and traveling you are able to do!! Thank you for taking us along!! You’re awesome, and you are loved!! ❤

  • @joangravel2436
    @joangravel2436 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks awesome place I enjoyed watching

  • @trish5556
    @trish5556 Před měsícem

    Great cave tour! I have been in lots of caves and this was top notch. I think Luray Caverns is my fav. I don't live all that far from Mammoth Cave now but can't leave my hubby alone (disabled) for that long a trip. We are right down the road from Squire Boone Caverns and Indiana Caverns, which I have been to. When we lived in Utah, I toured Mt. Timpanogos Cave and that was the hardest because you had to hike up the mountain to get to the cave and you were worn out.

  • @BlackCat-aka-Jewels
    @BlackCat-aka-Jewels Před měsícem

    This is wonderful Jay! We have the Oregon Caves here in Oregon. It's so similar but yet different!
    My husband is a caver too. Come on over and we will take you!
    Wonderful video! Thanks so much!!!❤

  • @allytebow
    @allytebow Před měsícem

    Lived my whole life in Orlando/Seminole county but last year we moved up here to Defuniak Springs and it’s beautiful up here! The beaches obviously but also the springs, rivers and lakes all way more clear than central FL. Totally correct in it basically being southern AL 😂 Great video, been wanting to check the caverns out, much ahead!

  • @bluskyz75
    @bluskyz75 Před měsícem

    This video came at the perfect time, I have a trip to the caverns planned for next week!

  • @UncaDave
    @UncaDave Před 29 dny

    Another suggestion, check out O’Leno State Park down in High Springs, FL, where the Santa Fe River disappears below the ground and reappears three miles away at River Rise State Park. This was also one of our first state parks and also developed by the CCC. Very interesting history to this area too.

  • @elizabethbelflower5284
    @elizabethbelflower5284 Před měsícem

    As a local always loved the caverns .I have always loved the town of Marianna but it does have a dark history as well .Very strange that a place can have such natural beauty but so much human caused heartache, horror and be home to one of the most tragic stories in Florida history .I am of course talking about the infamous Dozier School For Boys .The two things Marianna is best known for beyond any doubt .Though tragic a place that should never be forgotten .RIP to all those suffered and died horribly and prayers for those still dealing with the horrors that happened there .

  • @garfixit
    @garfixit Před měsícem +2

    ❤well now I want to go

  • @hunteralex13
    @hunteralex13 Před měsícem

    Love your videos!! If you ever feel like going even more west, check out Ponce de Leon and Vortex Springs FL. Awesome on a hot summer day!! The spring is cold and clear, and is said to be the "real" fountain of youth...Looking to much ahead!!!

  • @MattTheLizard
    @MattTheLizard Před měsícem

    Jay... thanks for doing one up in N Florida. You inspire me.

  • @neilalday1815
    @neilalday1815 Před měsícem

    Hey Jay I'm from the area...cone back anytime the river is springfed and is usually clear when not in the rainy season....oh yeah you should check out the little grand canyon about an hour and 15 north of marianna! Killer job on the vid

  • @karenjohnson3495
    @karenjohnson3495 Před měsícem

    That was fun Mr. Jay

  • @Sam-02024
    @Sam-02024 Před měsícem

    Appreciated the tour! The Stalactite - Stalagmite shirt 👍

  • @cindypowel7517
    @cindypowel7517 Před měsícem

    I think the statue had an ax 4 them there giant gators at the time!😳 interesting tour, stay away from the water Jay! as always thx 4 taking us all along on your under world adventure

  • @robinlee6295
    @robinlee6295 Před měsícem

    I've always wanted to stop there when we traveled through that area from Missouri to visit my Dad in Florida. Thanks for sharing! 😊

  • @diane1390
    @diane1390 Před měsícem

    My parents got to see the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico on their honeymoon in 1951. I'd love to see those.

  • @brianhumphrey6791
    @brianhumphrey6791 Před měsícem

    Great video TJ

  • @timrehberg6968
    @timrehberg6968 Před měsícem

    I have lived in Marianna all my life and have been in the caves so many times. It’s awesome to see people travel to our small town to visit. And just to note caverns use to be loaded with more trees but hurricane Michael took a hit on them.

  • @jeffreynagy5395
    @jeffreynagy5395 Před měsícem

    No doubt, one of my favorite vlog of this year. Thank you Tampa Jay!

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Před měsícem

      Thanks, my friend. Glad to hear it.!

  • @Halloweenlover10.31
    @Halloweenlover10.31 Před měsícem

    How have I lived in FL for 25 years and not know about this? We're way over in Jax, but definitely someplace I want to visit❤ Tnx.

  • @rickmiller7547
    @rickmiller7547 Před měsícem

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @zenpanda8351
    @zenpanda8351 Před měsícem

    Hey, I know where you went!! It's an awesome experience. Glad you enjoyed it!! Loved the video!!

  • @bjornemccomb8262
    @bjornemccomb8262 Před měsícem

    I’ve been to Luray Caverns in Virginia and also Ruby Falls in Tennessee and this is comparable to those, next time I’m riding through the panhandle I’ll definitely stop with my family!

  • @brendawhisenhunt8444
    @brendawhisenhunt8444 Před měsícem

    Awesome video!!!

  • @marybethmooney7490
    @marybethmooney7490 Před měsícem

    Thanks for covering this…Always wanted to go, but sadly, my brother passed before we had the chance. We had plans & hopes to, so at least now I’ve experienced it thru your eyes & lens…Thanks Again!!

  • @MichelleMartin-ld6zg
    @MichelleMartin-ld6zg Před měsícem

    That cave you was walking through was so cool 😎 and the blue 💙 and red was awesome thanks for taking us with you Tampa Jay I enjoyed watching your video can't wait to watch your next video 😀 love ❤️ from Michelle over here in Nottingham in England ♥️ 😊😅😂❤

  • @charlmaynehawthorne9372
    @charlmaynehawthorne9372 Před měsícem

    WE have several sizes of lava flows cavernous in my area, too of Lassen, Shasta , and Siskyou counties in northern California.

  • @Bifyton
    @Bifyton Před měsícem

    If you ever end up going to the baseball hall of fame go to Howe Caverns which is an hour from Cooperstown they have a boat in the cave that takes you through part of the way.

  • @richardreadinger1724
    @richardreadinger1724 Před měsícem

    I'm so glad your Tampa Jay and not Fort Smith Jay,lol. Not much is here. 😊 So much to Florida, I didn't know.

  • @sandman4384
    @sandman4384 Před měsícem

    Thanks nice place cool

  • @Frank-jl1ce
    @Frank-jl1ce Před měsícem

    Love this video tampa jay and I love it when you say take a screen shot it'll last longer.

  • @rickschulte8594
    @rickschulte8594 Před měsícem

    Very interesting thank you

  • @joannhempen8210
    @joannhempen8210 Před 18 dny

    Really enjoyed your video❤. Loved and subbed!

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Před 18 dny

      Glad
      To hear thank you so much !!

  • @jparker59able
    @jparker59able Před měsícem

    Wow the caves are nice. Jay, I've only been watching your videos for about a year. I'm from central Florida (Hardee, South Polk). I was wondering if you've done a video on Highlands Hammock State Park in Sebring? If you have, I'll search through your older videos.

  • @srevero1
    @srevero1 Před měsícem

    Thank you, that was so beautiful; and interesting.

  • @eric_in_florida
    @eric_in_florida Před měsícem

    Always love a good cave adventure!

  • @kimberlylyerly2207
    @kimberlylyerly2207 Před měsícem

    Hey there, Tampa Jay! I'm ready for another adventure, but first, I want your tshirt! 😊
    Stay safe! 🤗

  • @antoniorojas9825
    @antoniorojas9825 Před měsícem

    if your near Panama there’s a year round haunt called fear at the pier you should check out but this also looks super cool

  • @styxfan4022
    @styxfan4022 Před měsícem

    Very cool tour I kept hoping you would catch some sleestack's from land of the lost lurking around down there...lol

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Před měsícem

      Ha ha I love that show so classic

  • @aaronjamesmongcopa
    @aaronjamesmongcopa Před měsícem

    I'm glad there were no snakes or spiders around. :)

  • @sarahmoller9716
    @sarahmoller9716 Před měsícem

    It was so beautiful in the Florida Cavern. WOW!! That old light on the ceiling is ALMOST as old as I am. So interesting... I do notice you like to push buttons, as do my great grandson. 😂. I am originally from Bardstown Ky and we went to the caves, lakes and parks. My Dad would tell that it was known Native Americans or outlaws could ride their horses into the Horse Cave to hide. Looking forward to seeing the next video. 🤗. Stay safe

  • @Mark-ur4ds
    @Mark-ur4ds Před měsícem

    Looked a cool time! We’ll done ➡️

  • @charlmaynehawthorne9372
    @charlmaynehawthorne9372 Před měsícem

    THIS VERY NICE, THANK YOU TAMPA JAY.

  • @ChristopherHovis
    @ChristopherHovis Před měsícem

    Good video keep it up ❤

  • @willbygosh4887
    @willbygosh4887 Před měsícem

    There's a Pomelo Grove that you should check out in Thonotosassa.

  • @jameshughes9351
    @jameshughes9351 Před 18 dny

    Hey tj, visit the lost sea between chatanooga and knoxville off i75 in tennesee. Beatifull tour. 😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗

  • @rareluck
    @rareluck Před měsícem

    I'm sure the trees there were much more substantial prior to Hurricane Michael. That was a cat 5 storm that cut a path right through the panhandle.

  • @roadstraveledphotography8440

    This washer is a pretty cool, place to stay with great perks for the price point. And once you become diamond, as you know, you get upgraded to the cool rooms, the best best western is the grand best western and Gainesville. It’s more like the Hilton.
    Hey, next time you’re in the area up there you’ve got to stay at Wakulla Lodge.
    Visit Falling Waters, lots of old churches in that area too. Keep up the good work I love your off-road places.

  • @BlackCat-aka-Jewels
    @BlackCat-aka-Jewels Před měsícem

    By the wsy Jay...we have the " Enchanted Forest" in Salem lol

  • @kristy.lee1973
    @kristy.lee1973 Před měsícem

    Your crazy as H E double LL! Lol! That tunnel cave look just like the one on the movie IT! Nope not today Satan...plus cave spiders...nope!! Lmao! I was holding my breath watching!! Now the guided tour maybe cause it had lights and roomy! Thanks for the video!!

  • @dennissmith5807
    @dennissmith5807 Před měsícem

    I went to Florida Caverns a few years ago. It was swell.

  • @goodfella4
    @goodfella4 Před měsícem

    I never knew they had caverns like this in Florida! I wonder if they teach tour guides to use the inflections in their voice like this guy does and when that started to be a thing.

  • @lukekelley9043
    @lukekelley9043 Před měsícem

    Great videos jay

  • @leearmstrong2743
    @leearmstrong2743 Před měsícem +2

    Mornin Jay!!

  • @MikeRuh01
    @MikeRuh01 Před měsícem

    Every cave, when you get to the center, they always turn off the lights so ya can experience real darkness. I've only gone inside Meramec Caverns in Missouri. But it sure was dark. Thanks TJ

  • @dennisud
    @dennisud Před měsícem

    Now I have another place to visit in the future!

  • @rondaduffey8730
    @rondaduffey8730 Před měsícem

    Never knew this!? Maybe as a kid but maybe not,?

  • @lauriestull1077
    @lauriestull1077 Před měsícem

    Even where. BUSH'S The huge factory and it's They have a restaurant they have different. How they make the beans. It's huge they have I'm a movie how it all begins. You even get pictures of duke the dog. And they show all kinds of stuff. They have gift shops. Old towns it's really cool. I know you would love this place.

  • @gregtodakonzie6168
    @gregtodakonzie6168 Před měsícem

    🤩

  • @chrisnorthridge4953
    @chrisnorthridge4953 Před měsícem

    No way in a cave lol remember all those trapped, no ty but thanks for being brave n sharing

  • @sa1ntluke
    @sa1ntluke Před měsícem +1

    Caves are scary

  • @juliogonzales5441
    @juliogonzales5441 Před měsícem

    NO FOBIA JAY...I DID😅

  • @mirandacoates6561
    @mirandacoates6561 Před měsícem

    Love watching your videos and Chris the girls videos would love too meet you and Chris I live in the U.K. love too you both 🫶🏻🦩❤️🇬🇧

  • @barbaramartin6537
    @barbaramartin6537 Před 17 dny

    Watch out for rattle snake.

  • @larrygreen1915
    @larrygreen1915 Před měsícem

    Coffee is so much better without cream in it

  • @barbaramartin6537
    @barbaramartin6537 Před 17 dny

    Maybe you can see bats.🦇🦇🦇

  • @WAYUPDUDE1382
    @WAYUPDUDE1382 Před měsícem

  • @davew1065
    @davew1065 Před měsícem

    Pennsylvania has a lot of these caves you can tour. Look them up.

  • @Elephant2024-wi2li
    @Elephant2024-wi2li Před měsícem

    Going through a cave can be a rocky road sometimes.🪨
    But we promise never to take you for granite, Tampa Jay.😆