Wild cave tour at Meramec State Park
from the Department of Natural Resources
July 25, 2009
Jefferson City, MO
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore Fisher Cave on the wild cave tour Saturday, August 8 at Meramec State Park near Sullivan. Sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources, this special cave tour, which goes beyond the normal tour, will begin at 9 a.m. and last until approximately 1 p.m.
This adventurous spelunking trip will consist of strenuous crawling, at times through semi-filled water passages, to reach an enormous room. You must be at least 18 years old and come equipped with a hard hat, three independent sources of light (two of which should be waterproof), and a wetsuit that covers at least two-thirds of the body.
Admission for the tour is $6 for adults and $5 for ages 18 to 19.
The trip has a limited number of openings, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot by calling Erik Otto at 573-468-8155.
Meramec State Park is located three miles south of Interstate 44 on Highway 185 in Franklin County.
For more information, contact the park directly at 573-468-8155 or call the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf).
For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit www.mostateparks.com.
Editor’s note: If a wild cave tour sounds too adventurous for you, check into the normal cave tour at Meramec Caverns. It offers “cool” fun suitable for most everyone.
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