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1. Bixby State Preserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Cold Water Spring State Preserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Crystal Lake Cave

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4. Grotto of the Redemption

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5. Ice Cave

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6. Maquoketa Caves State Park

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7. Spook Cave

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8. Wapsipinicon State Park Caves

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Caves may not be the first thing that come to mind when you think of Iowa, but the state has several interesting caves and cave systems.
  • Whether you are looking for a laidback cruise through an underwater cave where the boat does all of the work, or a true spelunking challenge for an experienced caver, Iowa has something to offer everyone.
  • The caves can also be a great way to cool off on a warm summer day, as most of them are pleasantly chilly inside.
  • Several of the caves even have ice formations for much of the year, which is quite a neat thing to experience.

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