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Santa Maria Navarrese, Italy

Grotta del Fico

Packed with geological formations, an ancient river, and taxidermied seals, this overlooked coastal cave system is worth a spelunk.
Buland Darwaza (Door of Victory) at Fatehpur Sikri, the one-time capital of the Mughal Empire.
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Clues in Caves Suggest Drought May Have Brought Down India's Mughal Empire

Patterns in 1,000-year-old stalagmite formation connect the fall of empires, kingdoms, and industries to long and deadly dry periods.
Gayatri Kathayat September 26, 2022
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The Race to Document Prehistoric Art in a Coastal Cave in France

Scores of ancient paintings and other works will soon succumb to the sea—but a passionate team is determined to preserve this 'bubble of memory.'
Elizabeth Hewitt September 22, 2022
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9 Places to Get Outside in Los Angeles

From Batman's secret hideout to an abandoned zoo.
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Podcast: The Lost Boys of Robber’s Cave

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team August 31, 2022
Point Lonsdale with Buckley's Cave in lower left
Point Lonsdale, Australia

Buckley's Cave

William Buckley escaped from prison and is said to have spent years hiding in this seaside cave.
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
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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.
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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