Overview

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

Full Product Details

9781931599399

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

GREG BRICK is a Professor of Geology at Normandale College in Bloomington, Minnesota. He has an advanced degree in Geology from the University of Connecticut, and worked for years as an environmental consultant. Greg's special area of interest is cave history. A member of the National Speleological Society, he also is currently editor of a national publication, The Journal of Spelean History.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available