Howe Caverns Humanities & Connections

Meet Rachael & Hunter

Meet Rachael & Hunter from Rochester, New York. These newlyweds just tied the knot on September 29th and are currently on their honeymoon. (‘Tis the season!) They met in college at work. Hunter showed up incredibly late for work the first day they met. Hunter’s tardiness left Rachael carry the majority of the workload all by herself. She was so frustrated that when he finally showed, she told him to meet her, at the flagpole, after work for a fight! (She’s fiesty!) Hunter thought she was cute and tried to apologize by flirting with her the rest of the day. She wasn’t amused. After work, Hunter went to the flag pole but Rachael never showed. He found her profile on Instagram DM’ed her, asking why she never showed. (They still say that was their first official date) Rachael decided she liked Hunter’s tenacity so she appeased his request for a cup of coffee together. They have been inseparable ever since! When we asked what each of them could say to the world, Rachael said, “Try as many new experiences together as you can.” Hunter said, “Be true to yourself but be dynamic with the times. Be dynamic with learning how to grow individually and learning how grow together in the relationship. Make the time and effort to learn how to love each other the way the other person needs, wants, and deserves to be loved.” Rachael and Hunter, congratulations on the start of a new lifetime of brand new adventures together! Thank you for visiting and making us a part of your memories
“Love isn’t about asking what the other person can do for you or give to you. It’s about loving them exactly as they are giving it everything you’ve got.”
-Unknown

Meet Glory & Kyle

from Orlando, Florida. Both are Orlando police officers that met through their work three years ago. Tomorrow they are getting married right here in Cobleskill. They have family and friends gathering together from all over the country, including Puerto Rico, for their wedding! Kyle was born and raised in Cobleskill and Glory was born and raised in Puerto Rico. They said that they travelled from Florida to get married here because the Schoharie Valley is absolutely gorgeous this time of year. May you be blessed by a lifetime full of good health, love, and happiness.  Thank you so much for visiting

This is Brooke

This is Brooke and her five beautiful children. Her husband, Billy is a New York City firefighter and a fourth generation farmer on Long Island. While working on their family farm in Long Island, Brooke had a bigger dream for her children. She had always wanted to live in upstate New York, own a horse farm, and give her children a little more space to run free. When the pandemic hit, Billy jokingly sent her a text saying, “Now is the time to get that dream started!” She took him seriously and began looking for land. She found a 30 acre horse farm in upstate New York. It had a 20 stall barn and a little three bedroom farmhouse that needed a lot of work. She sat down with Billy and hashed out a plan. They didn’t let the fear of the unknown stop them. She says they promised to never to look at the years. They see the challenges as days and they vowed to fill those days with beautiful memories. Originally, when they started the project, she thought that she would board horses. During that first year, she hosted a community event and saw the positive effects of farm life on the local children. She decided to transition the facility from boarding horses into a space where kids can play, enjoy nature, animals, and farm life. In the past three years, she began hosting some community events. Recently, she hosted an event with the mindset that if she got 100 attendees then it would be a success. The event ended up having 700 attendees! The family is incredibly grateful for the support of their community and hopes that they can leave a beautiful legacy and traditions for future generations. The one thing they want to tell the world is, “Dream Big!” Thank you for visiting!
If you’d like to support this beautiful family and see what the farm is all about, you can follow their page here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075347004354…
They have a Fall Family Fun Day coming up on October 26th!

Ayubowan” (ආයුබෝවන්)

Is a Sinhalese greeting that means “may you live long”. It’s a common way to greet people in Sri Lanka, and is more than just a “hello.” This is how Betsy was greeted by this beautiful group of four families. The older generation in this photo were born and raised in Sri Lanka while the younger generation was born and is being raised here in Staten Island, New York. Sri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” and the “Teardrop of India”. It is famous for producing the finest teas, rubber, coconut, as well as, exotic spices, and beautiful gemstones. Its unspoiled beaches are loaded with exotic wildlife & breathtaking environments. These beaches are home to some of the most sought after surfing destinations in the world. When I asked the elders of this group why they wanted to immigrate here to the United States, they said that their elders back home in Sri Lanka, spent their whole lives dreaming of living in the United States but never had the opportunity to realize that dream. One of the only ways to immigrate to the United States is by entering and being selected as a recipient of the green card diversity lottery. Each of these four families were selected and awarded the opportunity to immigrate here to the United States approximately 4-6 years ago. Sri Lankans are very family and community oriented. All of them said that they what they miss about home is the people they left behind. The one thing they want to tell the world is, “Family is the most important thing. It is important to spend time with those you love and to be grateful for that time. Never take having the time or loved ones for granted. At some point in our lives we will lose one, the other, or both.” Thank you for your wise words and visiting

Traditional Cave Tours

Whether you live in New York, want to take a day trip, or are looking for a fun affordable overnight stay, Howe Caverns is one of the most exciting NYS natural attractions. On your journey you will wind through limestone corridors, pass through cavernous galleries, walk under massive boulders, and take a serene boat ride on a subterranean riverbed carved over countless millennia. The cave is 52°F (11°C) so a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toed comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Flip flops are NOT permitted in the cave. The cave tour consists of a 1.25 mile walk with a 0.25 mile boat ride. There are 139 stairs throughout the tour.

Get ready to experience the most immersive escape rooms in the Capital Region. 

“The Cave” is the first of three high-tech escape rooms to open at Howe Caverns.
Do you think YOU know HOWE TO ESCAPE!?

The Ultra-Max penitentiary known as “The Cave” houses the most notorious criminal geniuses in the country. Built 15 stories underground, The Cave has the latest in cutting-edge escape deterrent technology deployed in the facility. Many infamous individuals have spent the waning years of their lives behind its triple-reinforced cell walls and state-of-the-art security systems. This distinguished clientele has resulted in multiple escape attempts, but none have been successful… until now! A motley crew of the criminal elite, led by maniacal mastermind, Stu “The Flu” Galopso, have done the impossible and breached the confines of their containment sector. Society’s most dangerous and unpredictable fugitives are now at large, and only YOU can stop them!

Escape Room By Reservation Only

All ticket sales are nonrefundable, non-transferable, and may not be exchanged.

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