A. While there is a good chance that you’ll find water in a cave, spelunking rope doesn’t float on water. In most cases, the rope sinks to the bottom, making dry treatment much more important.

Caving is a dangerous sport, so exploring with individuals who are more experienced than yourself is important. For additional information, be on the look out for the NSS annual summer convention.

After the boat tour, the caverns offer gemstone mining, in which children can prospect for fossils and gemstones. Visitors ...

Spelunking at Silver Dollar City To say I was nervous about going nearly 500 below the surface of the Ozarks is an understatement. I’d never been in a cave before. What made me most apprehensive ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio– Adventurers have long engaged in a pastime called spelunking — the hobby or practice of exploring caves. Author and longtime Cleveland folk-rock DJ Steve Traina took that term ...

The wet limestone cave has incredible rock formations, waterfalls, and plenty of history to tell as expert guides lead curious visitors like me into the cave. Spelunking at Silver Dollar City ...