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Missouri’s underground wonders: a journey through its caves

With more than 7,500 known caves, the Show-Me State is often called the Cave State, and for good reason. In this article, I’ll guide you through Missouri’s most awe-inspiring underground destinations, ...
Southeast Missourian

Meramec Caverns to stay closed through holiday weekend

STANTON, Mo. -- Meramec Caverns, a popular Missouri attraction that draws thousands of visitors each year, will remain closed through the Memorial Day weekend because of potentially harmful vapors ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Meramec Caverns likely to remain closed for holiday weekend

Meramec Caverns has laid off about half of its 100 employees, Turilli said. The gift shop, motel and restaurant are open, and visitors can still enjoy riverboat rides, canoe and raft trips, panning ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

Missouri has thousands of caves and caverns to explore. Here's where to start

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 ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Meramec Caverns

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Stalactites hang like shark teeth from the ceiling of Meramec Caverns in Stanton, Mo. as a multicolor light display illuminates ...