The cave myotis aren't endangered, Bilbrey said, but, by nature, a "living cave" always is fragile. Kartchner is referred to as a living cave because the formations inside it are still growing, a ...

Step off the desert trail and into Arizona’s longest cave, where crystal formations and subterranean wonders await.

Fantastic Caverns is being restored over this fall and winter with help from Ozarks cave expert Jonathan Beard. Fantastic Caverns’ cave formations include an awe-inspiring display of columns, cave ...

Massive ice formations near Pictured Rocks and Eben are attracting thousands of visitors. What to know in 2026.

KARTCHNER CAVERNS, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - The story of Kartchner Caverns is one of discovery, exploration, secrecy, and preservation. It begins in rugged old Arizona’s southern desert where it might be hard ...

San Francisco, Calif. -- Biofilms, which are complex layered communities of sulfur-consuming microbes, increase the rate of cave formation, but may also shed light on other biofilms, including those ...

Looking for an adventure that’s cool (literally) and completely out of the ordinary? The United States is home to some of the world’s most fascinating cave systems, each with its own story carved by ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s a unique job that includes several duties. Part doctor. Part engineer. And part Michelangelo. Jonathan Beard goes around painting, planning, and giving new life to cave ...