One of Hellertown’s most beloved attractions, Lost River Caverns, is preparing for a TV closeup, and many local residents will no doubt want to tune in to witness it.
An interior passageway at Lost River Caverns in Hellertown.
The cave will host Philadelphia’s ABC affiliate, Channel 6 Action News, whose meteorologist Adam Joseph will report on the weather from the entrance to the cave on Wednesday, April 6 from about 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., co-owner Beverly Rosewicz said.
The visit is part of the television station’s “Outdoor Adventures” series, and will include the taping of some footage inside the cave, she added.
“They search for places of interest for this series,” Rosewicz said, adding that Channel 6 contacted Lost River Caverns about being a filming location.
Lost River Caverns was discovered in 1883 in the course of limestone quarrying on the edge of Hellertown. For the next fifty years or so it attracted everyone from partygoers seeking a place to dance to Lehigh students pledging a fraternity.
In 1929 it was purchased by the Gilman family, who opened it the following year as “Lost Cave,” a tourist attraction which was advertised far and wide.
The cave has been family-owned since that time and continues to attract thousands of visitors to the Saucon Valley each year.
Guided tours are offered at Lost River Caverns daily, except on the few holidays when the cave is closed.
The cave is adjoined by a gift shop, Gilman’s at the Cave, which sells souvenirs, minerals, lapidary supplies, jewelry and more.