Caverns

Caverns

Delving deep underground to explore show caves and natural geologic formations where visitors are allowed to roam on their own.
25
Jul
Perrys Monument at sunset

Puttering Around Put-in-Bay

Puttering around Put-in-Bay, Ohio, in a rented golf cart, I was able to explore this island in Lake Erie at a relaxed pace while learning about its history.
9 min read
06
Sep
Balconies carved in rock with extensive views

See Rock City!

Perched atop Lookout Mountain above Chattanooga, Rock City is an iconic rock garden and vintage theme park that the whole family will enjoy.
8 min read
30
Oct
John at Iceland lava tube

Exploring Lava Tubes in Iceland

John journeys to the Center of the Earth down a lava tube in Iceland with the author of Icelandic Caves, Björn Hróarsson, as his group’s guide.
4 min read
09
Sep
People walking through a cave passage

The Indiana Cave Trail

Four show caves in Southern Indiana make up the Indiana Cave Trail, providing close encounters of the underground kind with unusual karst features
7 min read
05
Sep
Massive underground natural chamber with cave formations and raised walkways

Mysteries of Soreq

Israel’s only show cave is one of the world’s most highly decorated caves with an abundance of unusual speleothems, protected by Stalactite Cave Nature Reserve.
3 min read
25
Jul
Caves in rock face in woods

Exploring Maquoketa Caves State Park

Your view of Iowa is turned upside down at Maquoketa Caves State Park, a family-friendly caving destination south of Dubuque that lets you climb right in and explore wild caves.
7 min read
13
Feb
Seneca Rocks

Seneca Rocks

A mecca for Mid-Atlantic mountain climbers, Seneca Rocks is a showcase of extraordinary geologic wonders both above and below the earth's surface.
5 min read