Cave Explorer’s Club
Missouri the Cave State
Missouri, especially the Ozark Mountain region, has been commonly known as the cave state for a very good reason; there are nearly 7,500 caves in the state with new caves being discovered every year. There are an additional 2,500 documented caves in Arkansas. Of these thousands of caves, Missouri and Arkansas offer 24 caves that are open to the public for tours. Each cave offers a unique sight to be seen and story to be told to the adventurer who wants to explore it.
Join Missouri Cave’s Association’s Explorer Club
Plan your adventures through the caves of Missouri and Arkansas and earn your Explorer’s Club patch! Take the Cave Passport (shown below) to each of the caves that you visit. After visiting at least 3 caves, you will earn your Explorer’s badge and become an official member of the Explorer’s Club.
Print out the Explorer’s Club Passport (printable passport pdf)
Have the passport stamped or initialed when you visit a cave in Missouri or Arkansas (visit at least three).
Mail the completed passport to:
Judy Turilli
Missouri Caves Association
PO Box 948
Stanton, MO 63079
