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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
List

A Guide to Puerto Rico's Hidden Natural Wonders

Venture off the beaten path to uncover extraordinary marvels.
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Podcast: Upton Chamber

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team May 4, 2022
"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.
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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.
Cushendun Caves 7
Cushendun, Northern Ireland

Cushendun Caves

400 million years of erosion shaped these fascinating seaside caves, which made an appearance on 'Game of Thrones.'
Devetashka Cave
Devetaki, Bulgaria

Devetashka Cave

A massive cave once a secret military base is now home to thousands of bats.
Pelham, Tennessee

The Caverns

An ancient cave system in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills converted to a 1,200-person music venue.
Lesotho

Ha Kome Cave Dwellings

An 18th-century hideout became a permanent and ongoing residence for one Lesotho tribe.
Slipping into the Sea
Itinerary

10 Watery Wonders on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Between islands, caves, and springs, there are no shortage of wondrous ways to get wet along Florida’s Gulf Coast.