WISCONSIN SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

The Wisconsin Speleological Society (WSS), a grotto of the National Speleological Society (NSS),
is a nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to cave exploration,
restoration and the study of the underground.
The WSS members have been actively involved in project caving in Wisconsin caves at
Ledge View Caves/Nature Center | Chilton WI, 
Cherney Maribel Caves County Park  | Maribel WI, and Crystal Cave | Spring Valley WI for many decades.
If you would like to learn more about caving or becoming a WSS member, please click the JOIN tab.
For specific questions about caving in Wisconsin Contact Us

Cavers Motto:
TAKE NOTHING BUT PICTURES
LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS
KILL NOTHING BUT TIME

Spelunking vs. Caving

Spelunking is the exploration of caves for recreational purposes or just for fun. Spelunkers do not collect scientific data. Spelunkers are not trained in advanced cave exploration techniques. People who enter caves with the bare minimum of equipment are said to be spelunking.
Once a spelunker gains some experience and training he is said to be a "caver".