Two RV Gypsies toured the Mark Twain Cave in Missouri

The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers

explored the Mark Twain Cave in Missouri

May 23, 2012


Mark Twain Cave is a show cave located near Hannibal, Missouri. It is the oldest operating show cave in the state, giving tours continuously since 1886. The cave became a registered National Natural Landmark in 1972. Mark Twain Cave plays an important role in the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain and is named in honor of the Hannibal native. Geologically Mark Twain Cave and its nearby neighbor Cameron Cave differ from most of the 6,500+ caves found in Missouri. Both are believed to be remnants of a much larger cave system cut apart by a glacier and millions of years of erosion, leading to speculation by geologists and common citizens alike that there may be as yet further undiscovered caves in the Hannibal region.

The Mark Twain Cave Campgrounds sign

The Mark Twain Cave is located just outside the entrance to The Mark Twain Cave Campgrounds where the two RV Gypsies stayed for several days. There was also a candle store and a wine tasting store in the area. Across the street, there was a Fun Place and a restaurant that were closed during the time frame that the two RV Gypsies in the area.

Below: In the past, people were allowed to write on the cave walls. But NOT anymore, which is a good change.



Below: Stains on the ceiling are caused by the bats	Below: Jesse James Hideout

Below: Lee Duquette in the Mark Twain Cave.


Below: The Parlor is the only area in the Mark Twain Cave where visitors were allowed to sit.




Below: Devils Backbone	This is a miniature version of Mount Rushmore



Below: The Cascade	Below: Lee Duquette in the Mark Twain Cave

Below: Aladdin's Palace	Below: Frozen Waterfall

Below: John East Entrance

Below: SPRNG	Below: Devils Slide

Below: Karen Duquette in the Mark Twain Cave

sign - bat crossing

There were NO Stalagmites or Stalactites in the Mark Twain Cave, but there were little bats that did not bother anybody at this time. A bat crossing sign was located outside the entrance to the Mark Twain Cave.

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Boyhood home of Mark Twain,
Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse on Cardiff Hill,
Lovers Leap and more

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Below: In the past, people were allowed to write on the cave walls. But NOT anymore, which is a good change.

Below: Jesse James Hideout

Below: The Cascade

There were NO Stalagmites or Stalactites in the Mark Twain Cave, but there were little bats that did not bother anybody at this time. A bat crossing sign was located outside the entrance to the Mark Twain Cave.

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