The Lost Sea Adventure : Largest Underground Lake - Boat Ride & Tour at Craighead Caverns

A visit to The Lost Sea in Sweetwater Tennessee , the largest underground lake in America . A lengthy tour thru the caves before boarding a boat to get a better view of this amazing hidden gem
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[@tommy1138]

That tour guide is on her 9th Monster Energy drink of the day.

[@captaindangler1675]

HR Pufnstuf. Who’s your friend when things get rough?

[@2keeperv]

Ya she's..a bit too too much.. Easy on the crack there lady.. Wow.. Someone should be saying shut up.. You are talking far too much Lady wow..lol wow

[@socalfive]

@@2keeperv Yeah, she was about as annoying a person as I've ever seen

[@sharkhunt9476]

🤣👍😂

[@solidgroundministries6469]

Something tells me she is single.lol

[@joewojtecki9991]

🎶There's no earthly way of knowing, which direction we are going, there's no knowing where were rowing, or which way the rivers flowing🎶

[@goochI034]

Joe Wojtecki Stop the boat Wonka...I want off!!

[@j.donaldson2758]

I actually started singing that when I was there last year. Only got a few chuckles, sadly.

[@donna6368]

I thought of Willy Wonka the moment they started walking down that yellow tunnel.😃

[@TheCptCoy]

I legit whistled this song when I went on that boat ride, but I do that on any dark boat ride like at theme parks

[@kristibaron3202]

Is it raining? Is it pouring?

[@phl0ra]

Omg! I had the same tour guide today! I adored her and she was extremly perky and sweet! Her name was Shelby, she was such a sweet heart!

[@mannyistheman2221]

Shelby makes me want to come and visit 😊

[@kyben6396]

Dude same

[@Milkman4279]

Her name was Shelby in the video too 😂 @4:44

[@senrak]

When I went in 1973 they had glass bottom boats and the lake had Blind albino cave fish in it!

[@davidshortt88]

The same with me in the mid 90s

[@13blackcatzzz]

I was there in 1978. I remember the glass bottom boats and albino fish!! I wonder why they don't have those boats anymore.

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

1973!! Same.

[@MakeupByCoreyann]

I went in the early 2000s and they had a sliver of it glass but not all! It scared the crap out of me

[@gingermarie551]

The only thing I remember is the yellow tunnels, and the boat ride. I was very young in the 70's I just barely remember this trip.

[@robertleake9785]

Don't know how long I could tolerate that tour guide!!!

[@lavapix]

Can you imagine being that guides husband and making the mistake saying Tell me about work today...

[@jacobandersen9912]

@Gloria Sheppard because they stock the fish and tag the fish, and they can't reproduce in there (as said by the tour guides), and they do not leave because they get fed so often - so I imagine they just keep inventory.

[@jwilder7858]

More like. Imagine being married to her and listening to her voice for more than this one hour ish tour. Ughh😂

[@jenniferwilson7762]

🤣😂

[@cristinitao]

J Wilder wow. Very mean

[@Automedon2]

Remember, that young lady will probably watch this video. No reason to be insulting to a young person. I'm sure she's a very nice girl.

[@crsh2007]

13:15 - Oh, thank God! A much calmer tour guide! Not that the girl was bad, she just talked so fast it made my head spin!

[@jojojo6147]

Agree, I had to fast forward.

[@maryloufarnsworth8461]

I had trouble understanding a lot of what she said.

[@amandaevans6013]

I agree I would hate to know I paid to have to hear that.

[@donna6368]

Geez, she was a little annoying.😣

[@JackRainfield]

She has it all memorized and she is going as fast as she can to get it over with.

[@jmissle]

Man this is right in the heart of where I live (split time between Athens and Knoxville) Glad you made it back to Tennessee

[@dominicgermano6034]

My day doesn't start till I watch Adam the woo!!

[@americanrebel413]

I've been there, About 20 years ago, I was with a group, like scouts called pathfinders and we spent the night in the cave, we had a guide that took us all around in the cave during the night, Didn't sleep much that night, It was quite awesome and we saw the area that the regular tourists do not see, I would say we spent 6 hours and never hit the same trail twice!

[@ms.tep_]

Visited there over 30 yrs ago on my honeymoon. They had glass bottom boats then and you could see the fish swimming underneath the boat. Glad to see it is still going. Thx for sharing!

[@johncalvinhall]

I visited The Lost Sea back in the late 70s when I was a kid. Boy, does this video bring back memories!

[@jimmyjackz]

I've been to this place maybe 10 times in my life since living counties over, usually on field-trips for school pretty cool place.

[@williamkimmer6221]

Went there back in the early 80's when I was a child. Remember it & Enjoyed it 👍

[@ff271emt]

I went here when i was very young on vacation. Thank you for the memory of my parents being young and my mom who has passed away. It was such a fun vacation and you brought back many memories!

[@teresaanderson6501]

These are the kind of videos that make my heart Happy!

[@garysimpson-humphreys4003]

As I’m in a wheelchair thank you so much for uploading it looked amazing ..

[@danzykam6545]

Gary Simpson-Humphreys well get up off your butt and go check it out sometime. Sitting around watching KZbin isn’t healthy.

[@sarahquinn2224]

Dan Zykam Dude, that is so inappropriate

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

I literally just made a comment about wheelchair bound persons such as myself.

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

@@danzykam6545 your comment was un called for. I hope you don't look down on disabled persons. Be thankful you are not in this position. Have a great day.

[@83thechaz]

Pray you don’t become disabled. You sicken me..

[@amberanntn]

This is awesome. I’ve lived in Tennessee my whole life but it amazes me how many places there are like this in my state that I’ve never been to.

[@71tarheelfan]

I visited this place, gosh over 30 years ago as a kid. And I really loved it.

[@heelirl6370]

I lived close to this when I was younger. Going there for the first time is a great childhood memory.

[@brittanywilson7891]

My uncle died in an accident in the cave when they were making it a tour destination. It’s really a neat place to go. Also they do overnight tours! Hope you come back to our neck of the woods soon and see our other natural wonders!

[@ladytorlok]

Thank you Adam! If not for you and others like you who are willing travel to different destinations those us who are unable to travel for whatever reason could not see America's beauty through your eyes. Television is cold in comparison to such heart warming videos posted by you and others. I just love your videos! Keep filming!😽💋😻

[@kellyhenderson9972]

My dad took us here when I was a kid. Love it!

[@ManLand]

Looks like a cool adventure on a hot day...I bet that was some High Quality H2O there...lol.

[@secondswell]

If they ever make a fallout movie this tour guide needs to play Sierra Petrovita lol.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I love caves! That water down there with trout is different.

[@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979]

This was cool and interesting. Those tour guides definitely have a lot to remember to say to the guests on the tour.

[@Nattidaddy]

Jason's Journeys doing it 20+ times a day shouldn’t take long to learn.

[@Tiberius291]

Now I know where the munchkins from 'The Wizard of Oz' live.

[@Cookiebunnysweetumserr]

And they have to do that walk over and over I hope they get paid a lot 😬

[@jamesbednar8625]

Great video!!! Have been here a few times myself: once as a kid in the 1970s and twice in the 2000s. Last visit was about 5 years ago. THANKS!!! for the memories.

[@sfcmmacro]

I’ve camped out in the cave back in 1989 with our JROTC class. Pretty cool experience.

[@chadaustin8343]

Awesome Adam. I went there when I was a kid. This brings back great memories with my family.

[@flipninja1656]

Went there as a child, been over 20 years since I've been. Kind of figured that place shut down. Glad to see it still open

[@ladyred5150]

Wow I went here with my husband in 1997. It's really amazing! I loved the glass bottom boats.

[@joeschmoe4030]

I shall join you, Thanks for asking!

[@sigmanfloyd7179]

~ Joe Schmoe, great name! I haven't heard that since my Dad was alive. 😅👍🏻

[@MariaGarcia-mv9eg]

Thank u for taking me to beautiful places i cant afford i love ur vlogs

[@ShotGunMiMi]

So glad people post videos. There is no way in heck my claustrophobic behind is getting any where neeear that!

[@mantas68]

I went to the Lost Sea way back in 1978. Still looks fun and it really hasn't changed much at all since then. Thanks for uploading. :)

[@jessintn]

We moved back to East Tennessee last year and we live about 4 miles from The Lost Sea. Fun fact, the cops sit there at the entrance at night to catch speeders. I work 3rd shift and see them there quite frequently. Again, I missed Adam the Woo...lol

[@dlewisempire]

We lived near Sands Rd and hwy 68. A stones throw from the lost sea. Interesting with a grain of salt. Must see over "Ruby falls" or "rock City"

[@jessintn]

@@dlewisempire We are close to Hiwassee College.

[@deanomack8030]

I'm right beside the college. We've had sink wholes on our farm and a geologist said the Lost Sea was probably the reason for them

[@michaelb.8953]

jessintn How do you sleep with that constant chatter coming up through your basement floor?

[@Caleb.Collects98]

Hey I live near Sweetwater, TN. I live about 45 minutes away from Knoxville in Clinton, TN. Nice to see you in my neck of the woods in today's video Adam. Welcome!

[@Allyopps0722]

Knight_of _Ren 789 I live in Chattanooga 👋🏻

[@ladyscarfaceangel4616]

Hey, I’m in Cleveland!

[@savagescorpio2430]

That tour guide Shelby omg I love her ♡♡♡

[@markshelton5321]

I toured Lost Sea back in the 70’s with my boyscout troup. Was totally amazed. I seemed to remember that the boat was glass bottemed then and the trout were Albinos. We spent the night in a nearby cave that they used to make moonshine in. Best. Trip. Ever.

[@mikebloodsworth5054]

I have been here with my mother my aunt and one of my cousins and I it was pretty cool

[@jamesmillican9632]

Adam kinda looks like Al from home improvement.

[@kittenlalisa]

lmao😂

[@babydoll9356]

😂😂

[@Clay3613]

I don't think so, Tim Tracker...

[@jamesmillican9632]

@@Clay3613 your mom with a thicker beard.

[@bradishear9369]

And sounds much like Ray Manzarek from The Doors.

[@thejourney1369]

Does this ever bring back memories! I saw this with my parents and friends on vacation probably 45 years ago. Thanks for the memories!

[@donnaannekemp9030]

My Mother ran the Cavern Kitchens when it first opened . My brother and I would go down in the cave a lot! It was so fun , we knew the cave as well as the guides.lol. This brought back great memories !!!

[@dannymartin1114]

One of the best cave tours you can go on I think, also if you're in the medical profession there's a scrub outlet nearby!

[@yolandadelazerda207]

Yoooou Tom, Tom Sawyer! Don't get lost in that cave! Couldn't resist! Lol!! GREAT Vlog as always!!

[@mattryan2536]

That boat ride seemed like it was magical.

[@tracimangham233]

I went there in 1985 when I was a kid. I thought it was great and it looks like nothing has changed. Only the boats were glass bottomed then. And thank god that tour guide wasn’t mine.

[@retrob9346]

Your the man adam the woo

[@johnp139]

retro b “You’re”

[@TampaJay]

That video bomber lol I visited TLSA once a few years back but I missed that old train, which I think is very cool. Shelby is an awesome tour guide, I enjoyed her enthusiasm and humor.

[@misterhat5823]

Lot of complaints about her, but I thought she was awesome. If not a bit of a fast talker...

[@Zazuban]

I went there in my childhood, thanks for bringing back these old memories!

[@keithmabe6015]

Went there about 25 years ago glad to see it's still open.

[@Kameron1869]

A few years ago I stayed the night in the cave with my son and his scout troop. was not bad till we woke up, everything was wet lol.

[@colbyflatt]

welcome back to East Tennessee

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

My husband and I did this tour some 8 years ago. It was nice ,we enjoyed it as well. Thank you Adam.

[@4everspace]

Creeks, waterfalls, and caves? Okay, that's it, I'm going to Tennessee. Best. Vlog. Ever.

[@samuraijoke16]

I’ve been a fan for yeeeears thanks for all you do!

[@hilariousjamin]

Ahh Tennessee.. Looks nice this time of year

[@falcon-jy5wt]

I was there when I was a kid. This brings me back to that time. Even the cast act the same. thank you for bringing back good childhood memories Adam.

[@73diva73]

Thanks for filming this. Saves me from wasting my time 😂

[@chadaustin8343]

If you are in east TN, I would recommend Cades Cove near Pigeon Forge.

[@goochI034]

Chad Austin If anyone is ever here in Southern Indiana, I recommend....anywhere else! This place SUCKS!

[@dlewisempire]

Sasquach? They call them Melungeon in TN. Goony Goo goo, Guss!

[@jonathandoan1261]

@@goochI034sir you are mistaken, that honor belongs to your neighbor next door, southern Illinois. There is nothing to do.

[@chrismartin2123]

@@goochI034 at least you have your humor not to be mean but you brought it up..are there any tourist things to do there? on the bright side tourist stuff brings in tons of traffic

[@leehancock2782]

@@goochI034 dont forget west Texas

[@chelu4u]

In the depths of the cave there Chairon (Charon) stands, who rules the dreary coast - A sordid god: down from his hairy chin A length of beard descends, uncombed, unclean; His eyes, like hollow furnaces on fire; A girdle, foul with grease, binds his obscene attire . Collecting the dead and his coins . ~Virgil~

[@richardcicco6819]

I'm so glad I found that. I went there in the 70's and of coarse we didnt have video. Thanks for the memories.

[@brg9085]

Adam The Woo. Thank you for sharing what you find interesting. Thank you so much for being you.

[@kellymcmeekin1229]

I'm going to love this vlog.

[@jwlwhwew]

Great to see you back in Tennessee! My family has always enjoyed your Gatlinburg area videos. We just watched three of them last night. Safe travels, my friend!

[@ezymk69]

Ah, yes! The type of Adam the Woo videos I like!!👍

[@SuperBobos12345]

That tour guide is a hoot .Looked like a-lot of fun .

[@RebelRed]

Yaaaaay! Adam is in the south!!!!

[@michaelknight6878]

Gail Nunn about time! Lol

[@spongehead1354]

Man that took a lot of work putting all those passageways down there! I wish I live there or worked there would be great!

[@roselanemable3141]

I went to the Lost Sea twice. I enjoyed it both times.👍

[@nintendofan6099]

That tour guide was great. I have much respect for tour guides who have to memorize all of those lines.

[@TennesseeMatt]

Whooo hoo! ATW back in Tennessee

[@sonofgodthegoodone1756]

TennesseeMatt Yeah he’s on y’all side though Nashvilles just not a popular spot we don’t got no Dollywood

[@TennesseeMatt]

Mark FN Jones Dollywood is a nifty place indeed!

[@TennesseeMatt]

Mark FN Jones BUT... good hot chicken is very hard to come by on this side of the state.

[@ladyscarfaceangel4616]

TennesseeMatt Hello from Cleveland, TN!!!

[@councilof9782]

Here from Sparta, Tn. We have lots of caves here one being Cumberland Caverns 2nd largest cave in the US

[@michaelchildress7617]

I'm in Knoxville TN!! Much LOVE Brother!

[@fredziffle447]

I was there in the mid 90's - brought back memories. thanks!

[@NateB1976]

I live and grew up in Knoxville TN. That is a place all here remember going to on field trips as a kid in school from all around east TN. Cool to see it again :) Thanks Adam!

[@tubehound8]

That tour guide sounds like a future Woovian to me. Thanks and Rock on.

[@Three_Random_Words]

I was thinking Bart Simpson

[@johnp139]

Tennessee Barbie.

[@connorlamoureux6205]

Wait till she sees this video!

[@teddybonkers3580]

Thank you, Ron.

[@smiley37greg]

Shelby is sooooo dreammmmmyy

[@michaelchildress7617]

East Tennessee My Home My Heart! Hope One Day We Can Do A Video Together! Have You Been To Ocoee TN?????

[@summerrose299]

I was there in 1967 and it was just a plain empty area. No old buildings or picnic area. Just one booth where you stood in line to be guided on a tour. That moonshine still was inside the cave at the time and also there was NO lighted areas inside the cave! Our guide used his flashlight to guide our way! How different it is today.

[@deniseboldea1624]

That water is so beautiful.

[@makeminefreedom]

This reminds me of the underground salt mine lake in Salzburg Austria.

[@commentcopbadge6665]

If that tour guide does not go into some sort of professional voice acting work, she'd miss her calling.

[@molybdomancer195]

You think? I think she is just gabbling stuff she has learned by rote and is giving it no meaning by tone or change in volume.

[@NOLADEEJ]

I’ve been here numerous times, one of my favorite places to visit! Even went here for my honeymoon, lol!

[@Halfstar3]

Two takeaways: Tour guide probably has adhd but is smashable. This cave reminds me of the Goonies. Man, I love the Goonies.

[@samarmalik806]

Presenter in blue top is either possessed by the cave spirit or charged by a Tesla battery or on a free unlimited supply of Redbull, courtesy of the goddamn it, redbull promotons!

[@kungfury6410]

When they turn the lights out in the cave, it’s crazy when there is zero light.

[@bobbyrice]

I don't care what you people say, I would totally tap that tour guide. And I loved her voice. I also enjoy Anime, so maybe that has something to do with it.

[@Otteal]

So close to my state of NC. I've been here twice. Once as a teenager and loved it, once as a mother of young children and my anxiety wouldn't let me get on the boat lol.

[@craigrogers3864]

A great big hello from the UK!

[@dazzab111]

Craig Rogers a great big hello from a Manc!

[@GregsVlog]

That place is nothing short of incredible! Reminds me of the Gollum scenes from The Hobbit or the Horcrux scene from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince...

[@runNgun1516]

Loved the tour and cant wait to take the wife soon. I lived in Cleveland up until 2011.

[@darylb51978]

That tour guide is so energetic and a great speaker. Fun!

[@jonnie2bad]

someone give that tour guide a job as a cartoon voice actor, I went through this cave like 30 yrs ago, I remember that bright yellow tunnel pretty well and that stalagmite at the end too.

[@blessedhope2093]

I was going to visit there but I'm having second thoughts if that guide still works there

[@justsomeguy2386]

Me and my Ex did this tour over 30 years ago. It actually looks better now than it did then. I highly recommend it for your family

[@susanherrold2436]

Great vlog I loved it!!! Thanks for taking us along. So many places around we never knew existed.

[@michaelhardy3593]

I like your history video

[@majorgainz1114]

Morning !

[@515me]

I drive by this place everyday on my way to work, and haven't actually visited in at least 24 years. Might be time to check in again.

[@fragfox0430]

I lived here for the first 20 years of my life and i always looked back on the lost sea as a fun time, middle school, high school, even taking the wild tour, the natural caving entrance located around the back, this video brings me back good memories and i thank you for it

[@fragfox0430]

hell i actually remember it during the droubt and the lake, the bridge and the boat rides were closed since it sat so low, and during too much rain it over floode the bridge and they had to recover like 6 of the boats that got suck cause they were tied down too low!!