Lester Dill found his passion underground with the commercial development of Meramec Caverns in 1933. Today, his grandson, Lester Turilli Sr. is taking the tourist attraction to new heights — ...

People might not believe it if they haven't been to Missouri, but the state, which is also known as the Cave State, is home to over 7,000 caves offering a plethora of breathtaking subterranean ...

STANTON, Mo. -- Meramec Caverns, a popular Missouri attraction that draws thousands of visitors each year, will remain closed through the Memorial Day weekend because of potentially harmful vapors ...

Missouri has a whole other world under the surface of the Earth. Far below the surface of Missouri, a state that is perhaps best known for Kansas City-style barbeque, Anheuser-Busch, and an odd ...

In an effort to slow the spread of a bat-killing disease, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources decided on Wednesday to close 110 caves in 18 state parks and historic sites. The move means bat ...

BOURBON, Mo. -- A pair of separate accidents have claimed the lives of three people on the Meramec River. The Missouri State Water Patrol says two St. Louis men were swept into deeper water while ...

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