Why was nothing said online or at the ranger booth at lower parking lot that an adult must accompany children ? drove almost 2 hour so my 14 year old daughter and her 15 year old friend could see their first caves only to be turned away.

They definitely told us. Why didn't you accompany your kid lulz

They should add that online if its not. I found out lots of information at the ranger station at the bottom of the mountain in town. Which is about 45 minutes from the caves. They told us all the rules there, before letting us reserve a time.

I saw it online, but at that age I would imagine that they should still be allowed in without an adult

So sorry..that's a great question..