MISSOURI – While Missouri is known as the “Show Me State,” it’s also been deemed the “Cave State” as there are around 7,500 caves, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources—and two of ...

Missouri is freckled with geologic features like caves and sinkholes. This is because the bedrock — composed of soluble rock like limestone and dolomite — is conducive to karst formation. Missouri has ...

Are you searching for an extraordinary escape from Missouri’s sweltering summer days? Beneath the sun-baked landscapes lie hidden caves where cool air, geological marvels, and centuries of history ...

Missouri has around 7,500 recorded caves in the state, giving it the nickname of the Cave State. In honor of June 6 being National Cave and Karst Day, here is a look at a few caves you can explore in ...

Our trip this week is to Meramec Caverns near Stanton, Mo., which once served as the hideout of outlaw Jesse James. Meramec Caverns, found along what used to be Route 66, is a seven-story, 400 million ...

About a dozen young children knelt on pads while cheering and clapping during a puppet show early Saturday afternoon at the Missouri Department of Conservation's Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City.

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Paying a visit to a popular cave network in mid-Missouri is a fun and free way to stay cool during August’s heat. Devil’s Icebox is one of 12 caves underneath the more than 2,000 acres ...

SPRINGFIELD — Missouri has just over two dozen “show caves,” which are caves available to the public for tours. These underground formations can host visitors seeking a unique dining experience or a ...

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