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Caves

Maquoketa, Iowa

Maquoketa Caves State Park

A wonderland of caves in eastern Iowa.

All Roads Lead to Texas | Texas, Below The Surface

Sponsored by Travel Texas

Discover Geological Oddities in Colorado

Over 2 billion years of diverse tectonic forces turned Colorado into a playground for the geologically inclined.

Sponsored by Visit Colorado

6 Ways To See Texas Below the Surface

How to explore the state’s caves, caverns, and fascinating geology.

Sponsored by Travel Texas

Lovelock, Nevada

Lovelock Cave

How a bat poo mine became a major Native American archaeological site—and connections to legendary red-haired giants.

Catacombs of Milos

An intricate network of underground tombs carved into volcanic rock.

Deepdene, Australia

Jewel Cave

This ancient limestone cave system contains many impressive geological features.

Ashland, Massachusetts

Ashland Witch Caves

Small caves once used as a hiding place for some of those accused during the Salem Witch Trials.

How to Decode a Cave

Below California’s surface lies a series of caves that can teach us a lot about our natural world—and its history.

Sponsored by Visit California

The Mysterious Underground City Found in a Man’s Basement

How a renovation project in Turkey led to the discovery of a lifetime—a lost city that once housed 20,000 people.

Frank Jacobs, Big Think April 7, 2023

Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Tytoona Cave Nature Preserve Area

Considered by many to be a local landmark and treasure.

Who Was the Red Lady of Paviland?

The 33,000-year-old skeleton was taken from Wales two centuries ago—is it time for the bones to go home?

Ffion Reynolds and Jacqui Mulville March 20, 2023

Juen Juen Gung

An otherworldly "cave" created by an artist in a Hong Kong factory building.

Shoshone, Idaho

Shoshone Ice Caves

This underground cave located in the most barren reaches of Idaho is filled with ice year-round.

Waianae, Hawaii

Kaneana Cave

This coastal cavern is associated with the Hawaiian god of creation.

Parvati Hill Cave

The caves are the oldest surviving structures in the city of Pune.

Archaggelos, Greece

Epta Piges (Seven Springs)

A dark, narrow tunnel that leads to a charming lake and waterfall.

Podcast: The Gankutsu Hotel

In Japan, a farmer's unfinished art project lies in ruins—but a dedicated duo are determined to keep his legacy alive.

The Podcast Team February 20, 2023