What is the Driftless Area?
Being in the Driftless Area, many who come to visit ask… “What is it?” “Why is it here?” “How is this related to Cave of … Read More
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The Early Years: Brechler and Hanneman
Cave of the Mounds is the Jewel Box of America’s Show Caves for its intricate and varied formations. Guests can walk through the cave with … Read More
How Does a Garden Grow Underground? Very Slowly!
Springtime, our season of moist breezes, warm sunshine, and budding plants has arrived. As we watch, the surface of the earth goes through swift seasonal … Read More
Cave of the Mounds: A Cool Sanctuary from Summer’s Sizzle
When it’s this hot, you can hibernate in air-conditioned isolation or melt into an exhausted puddle. But there is an alternative. Beneath the steamy surface, … Read More
Nobody Here But Us Stalagmites
What’s in a cave? Bats? “Not in this cave,” stated Cave of the Mounds staff geologist, Anne Bandow. “Many Wisconsin caves do shelter bats of … Read More
Unique Building Explained
The dodecagon-shaped building is the first stop of any guest’s journey. It is the place where tickets are sold and where the only restrooms on … Read More
Jumping into Sinkholes
There are some misconceptions of sinkholes in different places of the world. Most have heard of sinkholes prominently in the news. However, the answer to … Read More
Top 10 Geological Sites to Visit in WI
Cave of the Mounds Cave of the Mounds is considered the Jewel Box of America’s Show Caves and is one of the most researched caves … Read More
Camping Near Cave of the Mounds
There are so many places to camp near Cave of the Mounds. In fact, we have a state park and a county park practically in … Read More
Stay Somewhere Unique
There are so many places to stay near Cave of the Mounds. Here are a few off the beaten path. The Sunnvia Inn The Sunnvia … Read More