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 ...

Missouri has a whole other world under the surface of the Earth. Far below the surface of Missouri, a state that is perhaps best known for Kansas City-style barbeque, Anheuser-Busch, and an odd ...

STANTON, Mo. — Have you ever wanted to take a cave tour? Or learn more about American Outlaw Jesse James? If so, this hidden gem in Franklin County is the place for you. All summer, Today in St. Louis ...

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 — ...

If you take a trip to Meramec caverns today, you'll find all the modern day conveniences. It has a full restaurant, a souvenir shop and even zip line and boat tours. But even before it was a tourist ...

ST. LOUIS -- Tours of the popular Meramec Caverns near Stanton have been suspended while the owner tries to reduce levels of a potentially harmful chemical vapor. The Environmental Protection Agency ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Meramec Caverns at Stanton is offering 80-minute lantern tours at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday this month. The cost is $20 ...

Missouri’s Meramec Caverns feature rare rock formations, rich history, and a colorful fall landscape above ground.