Favorite Flowers of Spring and Summer
June 2022 Written by Jenny The underground beauty of the Cave of the Mounds is well known. But did you know that the beauty above … Read More
Category: Environment
Explore the Driftless Area
June 2022 Written by Stalac-Tate The Driftless Area is the portion of Wisconsin that was never covered by glaciers. During the ice age, roughly 1.5 … Read More
Rocking Road Trip: Books to Help You Plan
May 2022 Written by Jenny Road trips. Loading up the car for a day, or a week, of picnicking, music, conversation, learning and relaxing while … Read More
Back to Nature: Prairie Garden and Oak Savannah Restoration Project
Written by Stalac-Tate The small town Blue Mounds gets its name from the hills that surround it. As you drive to Cave of the … Read More
What are Springtails?
Written by Abe Sober Cave of the Mounds is home to almost no wildlife—no bats, no crickets, no salamanders, no fish. That’s because Cave of … Read More
Becoming an Adventure Ranger
Written by Stalac-Tate Becoming a Cave of the Mounds Adventure Ranger is super easy! #1 Grab the booklet… and a green Trail Guide #2 Complete … Read More
Let’s Learn About Hibernation!
Written by Stalac-Tate Have you ever wondered why animals hibernate? Or seen an animal that you thought should be in hibernation but is right in … Read More
What is the Driftless Area?
Written by Stalac-Tate Being in the Driftless Area, many who come to visit ask… “What is it?” “Why is it here?” “How is this related … Read More
How Does a Garden Grow Underground? Very Slowly!
Written by Anne Bandow Springtime, our season of moist breezes, warm sunshine, and budding plants has arrived. As we watch, the surface of the earth … Read More
Cave of the Mounds: A Cool Sanctuary from Summer’s Sizzle
Written by Anne Bandow When it’s this hot, you can hibernate in air-conditioned isolation or melt into an exhausted puddle. But there is an alternative. … Read More