Spelunking

Spelunking (or caving) is the recreational pastime of exploring cave systems, especially wild, unexplored caves. Until you and your family are ready to take on wild caves, here are some friendly ones to visit in the Midwest.

Niagara Cave in Harmony, Minn.
www.niagaracave.com

Crystal Cave in Spring Valley, Wis.
www.acoolcave.org

Spook Cave in McGregor, Iowa.
www.spookcave.com

Cave of the Mounds in Blue Mounds, Wis.
www.caveofthemounds.com

Kickapoo Indian Caverns in Wauzeka, Wis.
www.kickapooindiancaverns.com

Eagle Cave in Blue River, Wis.
www.eaglecave.net

Forestville-Mystery Cave State Park in Preston, Minn.
www.dnr.state.mn.us/mystery_cave

Quarry Hill Nature Centure in Rochester, Minn.
http://qhnc.org