Cross Country Road Trip Part 3 - Meramec Caverns

After St Louis, we stopped by Meramec Caverns for more exploring. The caverns were located deep in a beautiful part of the woods near Stanton, Missouri

Inside we found:

Cupcakes

"Ghosts" (so many particles, moisture, and spores stirring in the cave it was difficult to take photos with a flash on)

The Virgin Mary

Grapes in the caverns popular "wine room"

A 3 legged creature that is only one of 2 in the world, the other in Sicily

Onyx mountain: the caverns largest stalagmite

The mother in laws tongue: the cavern's biggest stalactite

Underground plants that grow if the lights are kept on too long

An optical illusion... this is a pool of water, but looking down at it in the cavern, it looks like a looking off a cliff

And loads of other awesome, beautiful sights...

At the end of the tour we were guided to "The Greatest Show Under the Earth" in "The Theatre"...

A cavern wall that appeared normal. Then our guide turned the lights on...

And put on a really amazing show with music and video

Hope you enjoyed the sights :)

• Anthony and Michelle