Our trip this week is to Meramec Caverns near Stanton, Mo., which once served as the hideout of outlaw Jesse James. Meramec Caverns, found along what used to be Route 66, is a seven-story, 400 million ...

Meramec Caverns has laid off about half of its 100 employees, Turilli said. The gift shop, motel and restaurant are open, and visitors can still enjoy riverboat rides, canoe and raft trips, panning ...

STANTON, Mo. -- Meramec Caverns, a popular Missouri attraction that draws thousands of visitors each year, will remain closed through the Memorial Day weekend because of potentially harmful vapors ...

Meramec Caverns stretches more than 4.6 miles and lights up with dramatic formations in pinks, oranges and greens. Its connection to Jesse James makes it more than just a natural wonder, blending ...

Lester Dill found his passion underground with the commercial development of Meramec Caverns in 1933. Today, his grandson, Lester Turilli Sr. is taking the tourist attraction to new heights — ...

Stalactites hang like shark teeth from the ceiling of Meramec Caverns in Stanton, Mo., as a multicolor light display illuminates the pale yellow crystals on June 6, 2000. Amanda St. Amand • ...

Beneath the United States lies a surprising network of caves shaped over millions of years. Some feel almost otherworldly, with strange rock formations and the occasional glow from naturally occurring ...