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Cave of the Mounds

Cave Of The Mounds

  • Home
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Visit FAQs
    • Explore the Cave
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    • Plan a Day Trip
    • Area Attractions
    • Directions
    • Virtual Learning
  • Below Ground
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    • VIP Tours​
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    • Cave FAQs
  • Above Ground
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Favorite Flowers of Spring and Summer
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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

Explore the Driftless Area
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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!
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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?
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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!
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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
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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

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