spe·le·ol·o·gy
n. 1: the scientific study of caves [syn: spelaeology] 2: the pastime of exploring caves.

The purpose of this website is to provide a large listing of Missouri caves (including maps, photos, and short descriptions if available) for persons interested in either of the above definitions of speleology. If you have any additional information to add to this database, please contact either:

Bob Criss, professor, Washington University in St. Louis
Bob Osburn, laboratory administrator, Washington University in St. Louis