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Cave of the Mounds

Cave Of The Mounds

  • Home
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Visit FAQs
    • Explore the Cave
    • Virtual Visit
    • Plan a Day Trip
    • Places to Stay
    • Area Attractions
    • Directions
  • Below Ground
    • Daily Tours
    • VIP Tours​
    • Memberships
    • Cave FAQs
  • Above Ground
    • Maps & Guides
    • Trails
    • Birds
  • Shop
  • Events
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Category: Environment

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

Nobody Here But Us Stalagmites
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Nobody Here But Us Stalagmites

Written by Anne Bandow What’s in a cave? Bats? “Not in this cave,” stated Cave of the Mounds staff geologist, Anne Bandow. “Many Wisconsin caves … Read More

Jumping into Sinkholes
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Jumping into Sinkholes

Written by Stalac-Tate There are some misconceptions of sinkholes in different places of the world. Most have heard of sinkholes prominently in the news. However, … Read More

Top 10 Geological Sites to Visit in Wisconsin
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Top 10 Geological Sites to Visit in Wisconsin

Written by Stalac-Tate Cave of the Mounds Cave of the Mounds is considered the Jewel Box of America’s Show Caves and is one of the … Read More

Habitat Hike through Cave of the Mounds
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Habitat Hike through Cave of the Mounds

Written by Stalac-Tate A living organism spends its life in a habitat. It is the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other … Read More

The Importance of Water
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The Importance of Water

Written by Stalac-Tate, with help from hydrologist Catherine Water is something we use every day. Whether it’s taking a shower, cooking a meal, or just … Read More

Nature at Night
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Nature at Night

Written by Stalac-Tate Nature is very different at night compared to the daytime. But why is nature at night different? Let’s start with some obvious … Read More

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