Florida Caverns State Park

04/01/2026

Paddling + bike rentals are now available - just in time for Easter weekend🐣

03/18/2026

Ready for a job that’s anything but ordinary? Florida Caverns State Park is gearing up for peak season, and the park’s exclusive visitor services provider is building a team to deliver unforgettable adventures—above ground and underground.

We’re hiring:
• Maintenance / Janitorial
• Cashiers
• Cavern Tour Guides
• Paddling & Bike Rental Associates (at our brand new Adventure Center)

Spend your days exploring caves, helping guests discover something new, and working in one of Florida’s most unique natural settings. This is more than a job—it’s an experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Entry level pay is $15.50/hour. Weekend and holiday availability required. Must pass a pre-employment drug test, including ma*****na.

If you’re reliable, energetic, and ready to be part of the adventure, apply now and make this your most interesting season yet.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/CapeLeisureCorporation1/FloridaCavernsEmploymentForm

03/13/2026

Adventure is calling! 🌿🚴‍♂️🚣‍♀️

The Florida Caverns Adventure Center is now open! Explore the Chipola by land or water with e-bikes, mountain bikes, cruisers, SUPs, kayaks, canoes, and fishing kayaks—all available now.

Cape Leisure, the exclusive visitor services provider for Florida Caverns State Park, recently helped restore and refresh the Upper Chipola River to keep it beautiful and ready for adventure.

Come ride, paddle, and explore! 🌞

Book your adventure: https://book.singenuity.com/925/catalog/activities

The Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna is commonly known for its underground caves, but they’ve added some new activities above ground. ⬇️⬇️

https://www.wjhg.com/2026/03/13/beyond-caves-florida-caverns-state-park-debuts-new-outdoor-activities/

02/12/2026

Perks of FREE park admission? Easy access to the Caverns Café 😍

This weekend, we’re serving up Valentine’s-themed specials alongside all your favorites from our delicious regular menu. Whether you’re exploring the caves or just stopping by for a bite, we’ve got something sweet (and savory) waiting for you ❤️

And trust us — don’t leave without ordering the buffalo chicken fries 🔥🍟

02/11/2026

Towering limestone formations, winding cave tours, and FREE park admission! 🪨✨

As our nation begins commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, there’s no better time to explore the places where history unfolded. In honor of George Washington’s birthday, Florida State Parks are offering FREE admission from Friday, Feb. 13 through Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

Step into the wonder of Florida Caverns State Park — where underground beauty and Florida’s natural heritage create an unforgettable adventure. 🇺🇸🌿



https://pos.floridacaverns.com/floridacaverns/checkout/default/products?id=3

01/18/2026

Snow in Florida? You bet. Cave tour included.

12/19/2025

Looking for a gift with something for everyone?🎁
Florida Caverns State Park gift cards can be used for guided cavern tours, upcoming new activities, and more throughout the park.
A perfect last-minute gift — now and later. 🌿✨

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08/29/2025

Spend Labor Day Weekend with us! 🦇

07/21/2025

06/27/2025

"Here we behold most wondrous sights / No mortal understands…"
– Charles Cottingham, Florida Caverns (as featured in Robert O. Vernon’s book on the park)

Florida Caverns has been capturing imaginations for generations. From curious explorers in the 1950s to families walking the same paths today, this natural wonder has long offered a chance to pause, reflect, and marvel at the beauty beneath our feet.

Take a trip through time with this collection of historic images, and let them inspire a visit this Fourth of July weekend. Step into the cool, quiet beauty of Florida's only public cave tour and experience the timeless awe for yourself.

📸 Image Credits & Sources:
Images 1 & 3: Robert O. Vernon – Florida Caverns State Park (via Project Gutenberg)
Image 2: Florida Memory, photographer Charles Lee Barron, May 1959
Image 4: Florida Memory, author Johnny (Francis Phillip) Johnson, 1959