Experience Batfest 2025: A Unique Outdoor Celebration at Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical shape to handle stairs, uneven terrain, and walking up to a few miles underground and outdoors.
Overview
Discover Batfest 2025 at Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks near Huntingdon, PA—a unique outdoor event celebrating fascinating cave formations and the vital local bat population. Dive into underground adventures and wildlife education like never before.
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About This Adventure
Join us for an exciting day dedicated to bats, featuring engaging presentations, hands-on bat crafts, and the chance to build bat houses. Enjoy a pizza lunch while learning about speleology and exploring caverns, with opportunities to see hibernating bats in their natural habitat. Don’t miss exclusive discounts on bat merchandise!
Join us for a Fun-Filled Day of Learning about Bats!
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Join us for a fun-filled day of learning about bats!
The programs start at 10:00am and the day will conclude around 4:00pm.
The 2026 program will feature special guests to be announced soon! In addition to the speakers, bat enthusiasts will have the choice between making bat crafts or building bat houses. Pizza lunch will be provided for all participants. An informative presentation, “An Introduction to Speleology,” will be given prior to visiting the caverns.
We hope to see some hibernating bats in their natural habitat!
Discounts on Bat Merchandise and items featuring Lincoln Caverns logo for all participants!
Adventure Tips
Bring sturdy footwear
The cave floors can be uneven and slippery; wear boots or shoes with good traction for safe exploration.
Mind the low ceilings
Watch your head when navigating narrow passages within the caverns to avoid injury.
Dress in layers
Cavern temperatures stay cool year-round, so layering ensures comfort inside and out.
Use a headlamp or flashlight
Though guided tours provide lighting, personal lights enhance visibility in darker areas.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Big brown bats
- Eastern pipistrelles
History
Lincoln Caverns were formed over 350 million years ago during the Ordovician period, making them some of Pennsylvania’s oldest known caves.
Conservation
Batfest actively promotes bat conservation through education and citizen science, mitigating the impact of human presence on these sensitive species.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable hiking boots
Supports safe walking on rocky and slippery cavern floors.
Lightweight jacket or fleece
Keeps you warm in the consistently cool cave environment.
Headlamp or flashlight
Improves visibility when natural or provided lighting is insufficient.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is important when participating in festival events and outdoor activities.
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