When you show up for your three-hour "cave crawl" at Cold River Caverns, be sure
you're dressed appropriately. The website suggests sturdy boots, pants, and warm, form-
fitting clothing. I recommend work gloves and knee pads, too. They're not kidding when
they call it a crawl! Definitely don't wear anything you want to keep clean; you'll likely be
caked with mud when you emerge into the light.
With the right clothing and mindset, though, cave lovers like me are in for a marvelous
caving adventure. After descending steeply into darkness, you'll cross a swinging
suspension bridge over the cold, dark river. With your headlamp, which is provided for
you, you'll view colorful rock formations and spot cave critters like see-through shrimp
and eyeless crawfish. These caves are unlike any I've explored before. For an incredible
underground adventure, do yourself a favor: dress properly, love the mud, and take the
leap-or rather, the crawl-into Cold River Caverns.
Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about taking a cave crawl
through Cold River Caverns?
The tour is a great adventure for those who are properly prepared and don't
mind getting dirty.
The tour website does not provide enough guidance to help people better
prepare for the long walk.