Iowa Underground: A Guide to the State's Subterranean Treasures

By Greg Brick

Take a mysterious and fascinating tour through Iowa's underground treasures. This guide will reveal the state's subterranean attractions including show and wild caves, springs, mining sites and other geological and man-made sites. If you are a sport caver, a scientist, or curious tourist, this guide will give you all you need to know to begin exploring Iowa's underground world.

IN THIS BOOK YOU'LL FIND

- Detailed directions with helpful tips and precautions.

- Descriptions of various lead- and coal-mining museums.

- Fun stories and legends, including cave fairies, trolls, and ghost towns.

- Additional information about Iowa's coal-mining past.

- Facts about underground biological life.

"A uniquely written perspective on the underground wonders of Iowa, by a premier Midwest cave historian."

--Gary K. Soule, Speleo Historian and Trustee, American Spelean History Association

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931599394
• ISBN13: 9781931599399
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Trails Books
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Informative

This was a gift for my brother, an amateur spelunker. There were some caves of which he was unaware, and now he has nearby adventure for next time he is in the area. Descriptions accurate and information not readily available from other sources.

Caves... makes even Iowa interesting !

We've enjoyed this book and the referenced sites a whole lot. From tourist caves to unlit Ice Caves... Get the entire series of these books- well worth it.

Great guide for the expert, the novice, the curious.

If you are any of the above, you will find this guide useful. Whether you are a solitary caver, or even if you would like to introduce young members of your family to caving, this is a good place to start. There are a range of caves to explore listed in this guide, and each are unique and individual, appealing to all types from the beginner to the expert. Easy read, and fits perfect in a backpack or overnight bag.