The Little Known Cave In Missouri That Everyone Should Explore At Least Once
By Liz Oliver|Published March 14, 2018
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Liz Oliver
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
If there is one thing Missouri has a lot of it’s caves. Believe it or not, but the Show Me State’s cave systems are continuing to grow year after year. Some of our beautiful caves are known by many across the U.S., yet others somehow fly under the radar. This spectacular cave is truly a hidden gem among the many tour-able caves in the state and it’s definitely one you need to explore this year!
Bluff Dweller's Cave was discovered in 1925 by Arthur Browning. Browning opened the cave to the public just two years later.
In fact, during the excavation of the cave Native American artifacts were found that dated back to early 5000 B.C. It was given the name Bluff Dwellers Cave after the ancient tribe that likely utilized the cave for storage and occasional shelter, thousands of years ago.
After the tour, be sure to visit the Browning Museum. The museum was added by Arthur's daughter, Kathleen, after she assumed control of the cave in 1958.
Spring hours have arrived at the cave and tours are held from 10 am until 6 pm every day. Take the long drive down to the Arkansas boarder and visit Bluff Dwellers Cave in Noel.
