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A mining railroad opened caves that are changing our knowledge of human roots and evolution.

A team of four spelunkers were found on the afternoon of Fri. March 21 after failing to return home at the appointed time. The rescue is said to take 8-10 hours.

Carrying three sources of light, using a helmet and wearing adequate clothing can save the lives of cavers and spelunkers in the event of a caving accident.

Caves can be treacherous, but good training, gear and companions can turn caving into a safe and valued experience.

The advance and retreat of shallow seas led to the unique features found in Wind Cave. Outcrops in the park point to the region's geologic history.

Located in Texas Hill Country, the Caverns of Sonora are among the world's most impressive caves. The caverns are a must-see when exploring the Southwest.

South of Eureka Springs, Arkansas and not far from Rogers, Arkansas, War Eagle Cavern provides visitors a chance to tour a cavern in a nearly natural state.

Anna returns to explore a National Park as only an NPS employee can - all access and with the potential to learn nature's deeply-held secrets while on her latest mission.

Hiking, fishing, kayaking, moose tracking and more in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, offer adventure experiences for novice, experienced and family travellers.

Hibashi Lava Tube is rich in rare cave minerals and contains a thick layer of dust so fine that the cave is now a working model for exploring the lava tubes of Mars.

Designated as a National Park in 1941 to protect the fragile eco-system, Mammoth Cave National Park is now host to 2 million visitors a year.

Caving is a little-known sport that combines exploration with intense physical exercise. Cavers crawl, climb, squeeze and slide through caves in the name of discovery.

A tape, compass and clinometer are used to measure and sketch caves while graph paper and a protractor are employed to produce high-quality cave maps.