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 ...

Also known as the cave state, Missouri boasts nearly 7,500 caverns including the "Devil's Den" and Crystal Cave. This story was first published in KCUR's Creative Adventure newsletter. You can sign up ...

Missouri’s caves can be majestic, with towering crystalline ceilings and herds of stalagmites, stalactites, soda straws and flowstone. But also, because caves are naturally dark and drippy, they can ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – Missouri is known for its famous ...

If you're looking to explore the stunning natural caves of the state of Missouri, you're in luck. Four of the most impressive sites in Central and Southern Missouri can be found within three hours of ...

The Caves of St. Louis County and the Bridges of Madison County share a common theme: loss. The former, a scholarly paper that appears as the sole entry of the journal Missouri Speleology (Vol. 45, No ...

Lack of rainfall and drought conditions exposed a cave tunnel opening in Smallin Civil War Cave and allowed explorers to map a new section. Photo from Smallin Civil War Cave Drought conditions in ...