The Tri-State Grotto is a local group of folks with a passion for caves. We are a combination outing club and conservation club. Members enjoy visiting and exploring caves, in fact most grotto sponsored trips are purely recreational. We recognize however that caves are a fragile environment and are as a group involved in many conservation and restoration projects. Tri-State and it's members are involved in a number of cave related activities throughout the year. The Grotto sponsors cave trips, offers training, engages in fund raising, publishes a monthly newsletter, and even throws a few parties.

History of Tri-State Grotto

As of January 24 2021, Tri-State turns the ripe old age of thirty five. It has been several years since I updated the History of the Grotto, so here goes. In the beginning there was Bob and Chuck. These two, then young and brave, were camping at Spruce Knob with their families. They found out about this place called The Sinks of Gandy. Armed with bowie knives, walkie-talkies, two used flashlights, and dressed in shorts, tennis shoes and wearing no shirts, they ventured forth into the unknown. The bug bit and two independent cavers were born.

Newsletter

The DEAD DOG DISPATCH is a monthly newsletter published by the Tri-State Grotto of the NSS.

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Glossery of Caving Terms

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