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Round Spring
Round Spring, Missouri

Round Spring

An average of 33 million gallons of water pour out of the collapsed cave at the heart of this spherical spring.
Gadime Cave
Gadime e Poshtme, Kosovo

Gadime Cave

The ceiling of this cavern is dripping with multicolored marble stalactites.
Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes
Bélesta, France

Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes

Every half hour, the flow of this unusual spring cycles between a rush of water and barely a trickle.
An ancient forest blankets the bottom of the sinkhole.
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Descending Into the Lush Underworld of China’s Newly Discovered Sinkhole

The country’s karst terrain is fertile ground for massive caves, and a new-found hype for adventure. 
Ye Charlotte Ming July 8, 2022
Grafton, New Hampshire

Ruggles Mine

Generations of rockhounds got their start at this beloved, historic mine.
Matthew Niemiller spotted the first Shelta Cave crayfish in more than 30 years when snorkeling in May 2019.
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To Rediscover a Rare Cave Crayfish in Alabama, Grab a Snorkel

Thought for decades to be extinct, the tiny animal has stayed hidden in a former subterranean speakeasy.
Sarah Durn June 17, 2022
Cova des Coloms
Es Migjorn Gran, Spain

Cova des Coloms

The largest cave on the island of Menorca was likely the site of Iron Age rites and rituals.
Lockport, New York

Lockport Cave

Take an underground boat ride through a former hydraulic raceway that was built in the late 19th century.
The Faery Cave
Great Meadows, New Jersey

The Faery Cave

A small cave hidden deep within the Jenny Jump State Forest.
The Entrance to La Gruta Caves
Bocas del Toro, Panama

La Gruta Cave

This small cave in the center of Isla Colon doubles as a sanctuary.
La Mina Waterfall
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A Guide to Puerto Rico's Hidden Natural Wonders

Venture off the beaten path to uncover extraordinary marvels.
The entrance to the Upton Chamber
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Saving the Sacred Upton Stone Chamber

This ceremonial stone chamber dates back to before the colonies—and its owner tried to build a cell tower over it.
The Podcast Team October 4, 2025
"Blue Pool" of Patillas
Almirante Sur, Puerto Rico

Charco Azul

A natural swimming pool in the middle of the Carite Forest.
Tanamá River
Utuado, Puerto Rico

Tanamá River

Drift through underground caves on a tube.
View from Golondrinas Cave
Manatí, Puerto Rico

Cueva de las Golondrinas (Cave of the Swallows)

The short hike is worth the stunning views and crystal blue waters of a secluded beach.
Inside.
Borrowdale, England

Millican Daltons Caves

It's believed a local adventurer spent 50 years living inside this cave.
The masonry wall entrance to Snib's Cave
Lendalfoot, Scotland

Snib's Cave

Near this coastal cave stands a small memorial to the hermit who made it his home for three decades.
The Devil's Den
Ashland, Massachusetts

The Devil's Den

This cave was once thought to be a hiding place for the devil.