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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A walk through Graham Cave State Park is like a walk through ancient history. Artifacts recovered in the cave revealed that ancient people lived there between 8,000 and 10,000 years ago. Exploring the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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. (Image Courtesy: Graham Cave State Park – ...

Picture it now: Hundreds of feet below the surface, converted limestone mines are home to thousands and thousands of pounds of cheese. If there’s a heaven, this might be it. But it's off limits to ...

Missouri is called the Cave State for good reason. Sinkholes are a common occurrence in the Ozarks, and they form more frequently following days of rainy weather. You may remember last year when a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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. LOUISIANA, Mo. – One home for sale in ...

Dozens of Missouri's bat caves will be closed as a result of the recent discovery of white nose syndrome, a fungus responsible for killing more than a million bats in the eastern United States.