Exploring Caves by Boat Along the Tennessee River!
Jason and I loaded up our John Boat and headed out on the Tennessee River in search of some bluff-side caves and deep vertical pits. After putting in, we cruised about two miles downstream to a massive limestone bluff that had been calling our name. We found a steep ravine that gave us access to the top and made the short hike up to the first cave, a 105-foot blind pit. For those who aren’t familiar, a blind pit means there’s no continuing passage at the bottom… just a straig
Exploring a Hidden Cave I spotted from the Road
While driving down a back road, I spotted something most people would pass without a second thought, a cave entrance hidden in plain sight. Curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to gear up and explore it. This cave features two separate entrances, with the lower entrance holding stunning ice formations just at the entrance. Stretching an estimated 3,000 feet long, the cave is filled with massive breakdown slabs, creating an impressive and rugged underground landscape tha
Discovering Native American Pictographs on the Cumberland Plateau
Come along with me, Jason, our good friend Troy, and his two kiddos, Keira and Rider, as we set off to explore several rock shelters on the Cumberland Plateau here in Tennessee in search of Native American Pictographs. Our day begins with a visit to Hooty, which is believed to be the largest known pictograph in the Southeast, preserved within a rock shelter. After spending time checking out Hooty, we move on to another nearby shelter where we discover markings that may be add
Hidden Caves in West Tennessee
Join me on a solo cave and adventure trip across Tennessee as I travel to a unique natural destination known as The Bridges. Located in Tennessee, The Bridges is believed to be the only double natural span bridge in the United States, and possibly the world. While I can’t personally verify that claim, I can absolutely attest to how beautiful and rare this natural feature is. For many years, The Bridges operated as a high-end health spa, and access to the double natural bridge
Extinct Jaguar Remains Discovered in a East Tennessee Cave
Jason and I set out to explore an intriguing cave in East Tennessee, one with an entrance pit that drops down over 100 feet below. After rappelling into the entrance, we encountered a mud slop and then down to a major ledge where we encountered our first amazing discovery: skeletal remains, including a skull which are believed to be from a black bear. Nearby claw marks in the mud wall are silent evidence of a desperate struggle as the animal fought to escape what became a dea
We Found an Ancient Seabed in the Middle of Tennessee
Come along with us as we explore a unique Tennessee cave that holds clues to an ancient seabed hidden deep underground. Inside, we discover clear evidence that this cave was once beneath the ocean as marine fossils and fossilized sea worm tubes are preserved in the rock. This cave also played a role in early American history. During the Civil War era, it was mined for saltpeter, and evidence suggests the saltpeter vats may have been set on fire, possibly when the operation wa
An Alabama Deer Recovery Like No Other in a CAVE!
In this video, my good friend Troy and I answer one of those calls that starts with, “So… we shot a deer and it fell into a hole." We helped local hunters retrieve an 8-point buck that decided to take a 74-foot plunge into a pit after being shot the morning before. The hunter watched it run off, tumble down into a sinkhole, and literally disappear directly into the hole. After trying an extension ladder (and immediately realizing that was a terrible idea), they wisely called
Epic Journey to a Massive Underground Lake in Mexico
Join Jason and me on an unforgettable caving adventure deep in the jungle of Quintana Roo, Mexico. This trip took us 2 kilometers into dense rainforest, where we navigated past stinging hornets, poisonous Chechén trees, and Acacia trees armed with large hollow thorns filled with ants. After reaching the cave entrance, which was hidden inside a jungle sinkhole, we dropped in and followed winding passageways before emerging into another sinkhole. From there, we continued explor
Mexico Underground Beauty: Snorkeling at Taak Bi Ha Cenote
Join Jason and me as we head down to Mexico to explore the incredible beauty it has to offer, from ancient ruins to crystal-clear water, and hidden underground worlds! One of the cenotes we visited on this trip was Taak Bi Hi, an absolutely stunning place perfect for snorkeling and soaking in nature. The water here is unbelievably clear and surprisingly cold, so we came prepared with our wetsuit tops and bottoms. We also brought our own masks, snorkels, and swim fins, which m
Surveying a Remote Jungle Cave in Mexico
Join Jason and me as we venture deep into the jungle of Quintana Roo, Mexico, to help survey an incredible cave filled with lots of calcite rafts and formations. Our journey took us 2 kilometers through dense rainforest, navigating past stinging hornets, poisonous Chechén trees, and Acacia trees covered in large hollow thorns filled with ants. Hidden inside a jungle sinkhole, the cave entrance immediately revealed a massive termite nest, and tucked just behind it, a Mayan rui
