Publications

The NSS produces a number of publications for distribution to members, the scientific community, and the general public. Learn more about each publication below.

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NSS Publications:

NSSNews

NSS News

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Since 1941, the NSS News has been the premier publication in the US focused on caving news and information.

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About The NSS News
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American Caving Accidents

For decades, American Caving Accidents has cataloged accidents in American caves. Only by learning from the past can we avoid repeating it. 

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About The ACA
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Journal of Cave and Karst Studies

Published four times a year, the JCKS is a multi-disciplinary, refereed scientific journal dedicated to karst science.

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NSS Bulletin

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Prior to 1995, the NSS's scientific journal was known as The Bulletin. It is no longer published, but back issues are available. 

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Journal of Spelean History

Published by the American Spelean History Association, the Journal covers a wide variety of historical topics relating to caves and caving. 

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Other Publications

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Different Regions, Surveys, and Grottos of the NSS often produce their own publications. Some of those publications are made available to members.

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Convention Guidebooks

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Every year the NSS publishes a regional guidebook to caves and caving for the annual convention.  

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About NSS Convention
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Speleo Digests

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Speleo Digests are periodically published collections of articles from regional caving publications. Issues are available online to members. 

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SpeleoDigest

Nylon Highway

The Nylon Highway is the official publication of the Vertical Section. It covers techniques and information on vertical caving.

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