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Mammoth Cave National Park is home to the world’s most prolonged and extensive cave system. The park is named for its namesake cave, and the location of the park can […]

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Wind Cave National Park: Listen to the Caves Breathe!

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Wild Caves vs. Humans: The Truth About Our Devastating Impact

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Nevada USA

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If you don’t have the essential caving equipment, you can’t enjoy the underground experience to the max. Here is our list of caving gear that is absolutely necessary for caving […]

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Caving Checklist: All of the Caving Equipment That You Need

If you are a passionate caver and love to explore the most unique places on Earth, it could be time to test your skills in Cave Diving. The thrill and […]

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Cave vs. Cavern Diving: Everything you Need to Know

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A Complete Diving Cylinder Buying and Maintenance Guide

You may have heard that Tennessee offers several wild cave sites for spelunkers. But you might have underestimated the variety. The territory surrounding Chattanooga, Tennessee is home to more than […]

Tennessee USA

Chattanooga Caves in Tennessee: Choose One of 7000+ Sites

Just ten minutes from Chattanooga’s downtown, Raccoon Mountain offers an unparalleled over-under experience. One of the top 10 caverns in the nation, Raccoon Mountain Caverns, is where you should begin […]

Tennessee USA

Raccoon Mountain Caves: The Most Fun Site in Chattanooga

Travelers interested in exploring the great outdoors often flock to Colorado to enjoy the state’s renowned beauty. However, what you’ll find beneath the surface is just as stunning. Colorado is […]

Colorado USA

The Best Caves in Colorado, USA: Complete List

What’s scarier than venturing into a haunted house, alone? Try a dark cave with an equally dark and chilling history. Caves have been a source of mystery and terror for […]

General Caving

Scary Caves: Pick One of These for your Next Adventure!

Are there any caves in Mississippi? There are some, but the fact is that they are a bit rare when compared to some of the other states nearby. This is […]

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The Best Caves in Mississippi, USA: Complete List

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How Dangerous is Cave Diving Exactly? A Closer Look

If you’ve read our article on Veryovkina Cave, you have already heard of Krubera Cave. For quite some time, Krubera Cave held the title of the World’s Deepest Known Cave. […]

Russia

Krubera Cave: The Most Dangerous Cave on Earth

The Longyou Caves are located near the village of Shiyan Beicun in Zhejiang province, China. They are a vast, magnificent, rare ancient underground world regarded as “the ninth marvel of […]

China History

The Longyou Caves: One of China’s Greatest Mysteries

Peering down to a steep plunge in a vertical cave, or the stretching darkness of a long passageway is the best way to sense the mystery that draws so many […]

General Caving

Facts about Caves Part 1: Did you know?

If you are planning to visit a cave and go underground for a long period of time, you need to understand the dangers of caving. Your entire trip depends on […]

General Caving

Take a Glimpse: The Truth About the Dangers of Caving

When you’re done soaking up the rays on the hiking trails, you’ll want to learn a bit about the caves in Arkansas. Some of these underground attractions offer a unique […]

Arkansas USA

The Best Caves in Arkansas, USA: Complete List

Geographical anomalies occur in the Hawaiian Islands, and caverns of all shapes and sizes are among the most striking. There is nothing more exciting than venturing deep below — or […]

Hawaii USA

The Best Caves in Hawaii, USA: Complete List

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New York USA

Howe Caverns: Go Caving in New York Without Excessive Gear

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Kaumana Caves: The Aftermath of the 1881 Volcanic Eruption

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