Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

Our outdoor attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks is the top destination for field trips at the Lake of the Ozarks . Thousands of school children visit our cave in the spring for both a fun and educational adventure. Missouri is known as the “Cave State” and if you’ve incorporated geology into your science lessons, a trip through Bridal Cave is the perfect hands-on learning opportunity. Read on to learn more about taking a field trip to Bridal Cave ! A Trip Through Bridal Cave  A trip through Bridal Cave is a field trip they will never forget! We have many groups that just tour Bridal Cave, but our most popular field trip is our Discovery Tour which includes a tour through Bridal Cave, a trip through another natural cave on property, and outdoor classrooms. Read on to get the full details for our Discovery Tour! The Discovery Tour… An Adventure in Learning A Two Hour Educational Program Part One – Outdoor Classrooms Your program will begin with a one-half-mile w...

Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountian Park is both FUN and educational! That's what makes our attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks the perfect destination for school field trips. During our field trips, our knowledgeable guides take school kids on an adventure in learning all about the history, geology, and biology of our unique ecosystem. Each spring we take thousands of children of all ages on an exciting trip they'll never forget. Learn more about our educational field trips below! Discovery Tour  2 Hours, 2 Caves, 2 Classrooms & a FREE Flashlight Our Discovery Tour is our most popular choice for school field trips. The Discovery Tour includes the historic Bridal Cave tour with a 1/2 mile nature walk with two outdoor classrooms and a SPECIAL flashlight tour of Bear Cave. Each child receives a souvenir flashlight they get to take home. Part One – Outdoor Classrooms Your program will begin with a one half mile walk through the Northern slopes of Thun...