Ever wanted to learn more about caverns, know what it's like to run one as a tourist attraction, or connect with others who do? Then this is the podcast for you! Cave Talk is a podcast bringing you the people who run show caves from the National Caves Association and other experts in the cave and karst space. Learn about caves and get to know the people in this very unique industry. We'll take you behind the scenes for tips, tricks, and tea.
Jack from Melrose Caverns (https://www.melrosecaverns.com/) and Becca from Glenwood Caverns (https://www.glenwoodcaverns.com/) sit down with Tom and April Hagen from Rushmore Cave (https://www.rushmtn.com/) to talk about their experience entering the cave industry. The Hagen's go on to share a touching story about a cave rescue of one of their people from an unexplored cave.
Rushmore Cave
National Cave Association Website (https://cavern.com/)
February Cave Talk Newsletter (https://cavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cave-Talk-February-2025.pdf)
17 Jan 2025
S2 Ep1: Niagara Cave and the Bishop Family
Jack from Melrose Caverns (https://www.melrosecaverns.com/) and Becca from Glenwood Caverns sit down at the National Cave Convention with convention host Niagara Cave and its owners the Bishop family. Mark and his family share their exciting journey in the Driftless Area of Minnesota.
Check out Niagara Cave and the National Cave Association out at:
Niagara Cave (https://niagaracave.com/)
Cavern.com (http://cavern.com/)
January Cave Talk Newsletter (https://cavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cave-Talk-January-2025.pdf)
7 Jun 2024
4: Cave Week 2024 Special - Part 2
Becca from Glenwood (https://www.glenwoodcaverns.com/) and Jack from Melrose (https://www.melrosecaverns.com/) conclude their interview with Devra from the National Caves and Karsts Research Institute (https://nckri.org/) (NCKRI) and learn about National Cave Week. Devra teaches about the importance and differences between caves and karsts.
Check out the 2nd Annual Cave & Karst Expo (https://www.facebook.com/events/818825603469201/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D) at Grand Caverns.
Check out the NCKRI and the National Cave Association out at:
NCKRI.com (https://nckri.org/)
Cavern.com (https://cavern.com/)
June Cave Talk Newsletter (https://cavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cave-Talk-June-2024.pdf)
4 Jun 2024
3: Cave Week 2024 Special - Part 1
Becca from Glenwood (https://www.glenwoodcaverns.com/) and Jack from Melrose (https://www.melrosecaverns.com/) sit down with Devra from the National Caves and Karsts Research Institute (https://nckri.org/) (NCKRI) and learn about National Cave Week. Devra teaches about the importance and differences between caves and karsts.
You can sign up the NCKRI webinar of author Nell Cross Beckerman reading her book CAVES! Click here (https://nmt-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItduuupzoiG91c7TjbnpWO-Lc8vr1HJNt5#/registration)
Bonus: We hear from Pattie at Inner Space Cavern (https://innerspacecavern.com/) about what they are doing to celebrate Cave Week!
Check out the NCKRI and the National Cave Association out at:
NCKRI.com (https://nckri.org/)
Cavern.com (https://cavern.com/)
June Cave Talk Newsletter (https://cavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cave-Talk-June-2024.pdf)
4 Jun 2024
S1 Ep3: Cave Week 2024 Special - Part 1
Becca from Glenwood (https://www.glenwoodcaverns.com/) and Jack from Melrose (https://www.melrosecaverns.com/) sit down with Devra from the National Caves and Karsts Research Institute (https://nckri.org/) (NCKRI) and learn about National Cave Week. Devra teaches about the importance and differences between caves and karsts.
You can sign up the NCKRI webinar of author Nell Cross Beckerman reading her book CAVES! Click here (https://nmt-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItduuupzoiG91c7TjbnpWO-Lc8vr1HJNt5#/registration)
Bonus: We hear from Pattie at Inner Space Cavern (https://innerspacecavern.com/) about what they are doing to celebrate Cave Week!
Check out the NCKRI and the National Cave Association out at:
NCKRI.com (https://nckri.org/)
Cavern.com (https://cavern.com/)
June Cave Talk Newsletter (https://cavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cave-Talk-June-2024.pdf)
22 Apr 2024
2: Interview with "Alabama Al" Mathis from Majestic Caverns
Becca and Jack sit down with the "Alabama Al" Mathis from Majestic Caverns in Alabama and learn about his journey from living in the stock room to what it is today. He also tells us about his "What's the why?".
Bonus: Jack and Jim from Melrose Caverns (https://www.melrosecaverns.com/) discuss a cool article from the current Cave Talk Newsletter (https://cavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cave-Talk-April-2024.pdf)!
Check out Majestic Caverns and the National Cave Association out at:
MajesticCaverns.com (http://MajesticCaverns.com)
Cavern.com (http://Cavern.com)
April Cave Talk (https://cavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cave-Talk-April-2024.pdf)
19 Mar 2024
1: Interview with the Rooney Family from Cave of the Mounds
Becca and Jack sit down with the Rooney family from Cave of the Mounds in Wisconsin to learn about their experience as a family growing up with the cave. They give a first hand account of the amazing growth of this National Natural Landmark. Check them and the National Cave Association out at:
CaveoftheMounds.com (http://CaveoftheMounds.com)
Cavern.com (http://Cavern.com)
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