Cave in the Ozarks proves why Missouri is known as the “Cave State”

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Riverbluff Cave is the oldest, fossil cave in all of North America and it’s located in the Ozarks.

Geologist Matt Forir was one of the first humans to ever enter Riverbluff Cave when it was discovered in 2001.

It’s now a scientific research cave. 24 years after its discovery the cave now has electricity and a trail system which helps you to understand its wonders.

The purpose of the cave now is preservation and learning about our past, which included lions, bears and even mammoths…

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