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Caving in Kentucky
Kentucky is cave country! Home to Mammoth Cave, the longest cave on earth, and numerous lesser-known caves. Join us and come caving!
Blue Grass Grotto 1825 Gayle Drive Lexington, KY 40505
Green River Grotto EST 437, 1906 College Heights Blvd. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY 42101
Louisville Grotto
Pine Mountain Grotto 2922 KY 1803 Barbourville, KY 40906
Rockcastle Regional Grotto 1343 WOLF CR RD Orlando, KY 40460
Get Underground in Kentucky
Interested in caves near you? The NSS is a great way to explore and learn about caves in Kentucky. Attend a meeting at one of our local chapters, meet other cavers, get training, and see Kentucky caves. No experience necessary! We are a national organization dedicated to exploring, protecting, and studying caves.
About the National Speleological Society
The NSS is the largest caving-focused membership organization in the world. We exist to promote fellowship among cavers & protect, explore and study caves. With thousands of members worldwide, being a part of the NSS means being connected to cavers everywhere. There is no better way to get access to trips, training, and fellowship. But the NSS also offers the following benefits:
Publications
Get immediate digital access to over 80 years and 1,500+ issues of NSS publications, including the NSS News. For an additional $10/year, members can receive a printed copy of the News.
Events
Every year the NSS holds a week long convention. Members receive a discount. Members also get access or discounts to regional events held all over the country.
Training
Members get discounts on National Cave Rescue Commission training events held throughout the country.
Gear
Get 45% or more off outdoor gear from major brands! Additionally, caving-focused vendors like Highline Rope, Inner Mountain Outfitters, and On Rope 1 all offer generous discounts to NSS members.
Support Caves!
Your membership dollars support NSS cave preserves, scientific programs, and exploration grants! Be a part of protecting the most fragile ecosystems on earth.
Grants
NSS members can apply for the exploration & scientific grants the organization gives out every year. Learn more here.
Additional Benefits
NSS Bookstore discounts
Discount on your first Convention
Connect with Cavers through the Membership Directory
Access to NSS Cave Preserves
Free Camping at HQ
Access to the NSS library
