If you are from Missouri, you know at least one thing: the weather in the state is always changing. In the summer, we have record-breaking heat waves. And here’s the thing, when winter comes along, there will be days when the temperature struggles to get above zero. Traveling along the state’s roadways—maybe you are doing so right now—you may also notice billboards proclaiming the subterranean wonders of Missouri. Some of these billboards even remind you that these caves are cool on hot days and warm on cold days. It’s the best of both worlds. Now, while Missouri is known as the Show-Me State, it also has a second nickname, “The Cave State,” due to the thousands of caves located within its borders. To kick off Season 8, Our Missouri travels underground to learn more about “The Cave State.”
To open the "Cave State" series, host Sean Rost is joined by Guerric Good, Interpretive Resource Coordinator at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, to talk about Ozark Caverns.
Episode Image: A group of men stand near the entrance to a cave, date unknown [Maximilian E. Schmidt Photographs (P0001), SHSMO]
About the Guest: Guerric Good has worked at Lake of the Ozarks State Park since 2020 and has been able to employ all his passions for natural and cultural resources through his position of Interpretive Resource Coordinator.
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