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
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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
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
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
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
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
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