Connected to the Military Ridge Trail
Written by Stalac-Tate The Military Ridge Trail is a path that connects Madison to Dodgeville. Cave of the Mounds is located along the trail route. … Read More
Category: History
The Pearl of the Cave: Cave Pearls
Written by Stalac-Tate If you frequent caves, each one is different. There are different sizes, different entrances, different creatures, and different formations. Formations in the … Read More
The Easiest Way to Know More About Cave of the Mounds
The easiest way to learn more about Cave of the Mounds is to watch our introductory video here. For years this video was watched before … Read More
Cave of the Mounds Fun Facts!
Written by Stalac-Tate Welcome to Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark! Here are some fun facts about the cave at different stops in Cave … Read More
A Brief History of Cave of the Mounds
Written by Stalac-Tate Our history starts at the Brigham Farm, surrounding Cave of the Mounds, which is the oldest farm in Dane County. Ebenezer Brigham … Read More
The Education Era
Written by Stalac-Tate “When the Rooney’s took over the operation of the Cave of the Mounds… they decided that they wanted to maximize the educational … Read More
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
The Early Years: Brechler and Hanneman
Written by Stalac-Tate Cave of the Mounds is the Jewel Box of America’s Show Caves for its intricate and varied formations. It is important in … Read More
Brigham’s Place
Written by Stalac-Tate The name “Brigham” is familiar in Southwest Wisconsin. There is a town called Brigham, a Brigham County Park, and its name is … Read More
Unique Building Explained
Written by Stalac-Tate The dodecagon-shaped building is the first stop of any guest’s journey. It is the place where tickets are sold and where the … Read More