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Located at 101 Hidden River Cave Rd, Horse Cave, KY 42749, Hidden River Cave is a breathtaking destination for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts. For more information, click here.

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About the Cave Hidden River Cave is a stunning underground wonder, featuring an underground river that flows through its passages. Explore the cave’s unique geology and history through guided tours.

Cave Tours Hidden River Cave offers various tour options: – Wild Cave Tour: Explore rugged terrain, narrow passages, and hidden chambers. – Historic Tour: Uncover the cave’s rich history, highlighting early exploration and mining activities. – Scenic Tour: Stroll through breathtaking formations and underground landscapes.

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Tour Details: – Tour lengths: 45 minutes to 2 hours – Distances: 1/4 mile to 3/4 mile – Difficulty levels: Easy to challenging.

The Swinging Bridge Experience the thrill of crossing the iconic swinging bridge, suspended 60 feet above the cave’s entrance. Walk the world’s longest swinging underground bridge!

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Plan Your Visit – Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (April – October), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (November – March) – Tickets: Available online or at the cave’s entrance – Prices: Vary depending on tour selection and age.

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Special Events & Packages Hidden River Cave offers: – Group tours and discounts – Birthday party packages – Scouting programs – Overnight spelunking adventures

Learn More Visit Hidden River Cave’s website for more information on tours, pricing, and special events. Walk the world’s longest swinging underground bridge!

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With the season soon approaching, this weight is completely open and turbulent just like it was last year. Eight different guys ranked No. 1 in 2023-2024 and some top 5 guys either graduating or moving up this year, we should expect some kind of blood bath in 2025. Most that we have listed are some of the most consistent and all are proficient enough to take a title.

1. Richard Figueroa has to be at the top of everyone’s list, beating almost everyone else that we will mention. With Ayala and Braden Davis at 133, who is left to challenge him?

2. Jore Volk (Wyoming) Returning Big 12 Champion placed 7th at the NCAA’s in 2024 has beaten both Richard Figueroa and Braeden Davis could take a title this year.

3. Jakob Camacho (NC State) – 4X NCAA qualifier and 3X ACC Champion, carries a 78 win percentage overall. Giving upsets to Sam Latona (Virginia Tech) 3-1, Matt Ramos (Purdue) 8-5, and Jack Mueller (Virginia) 11-4. He has the ability to beat anyone else on this list.

4. Matt Ramos (Purdue) – NCAA finalist in 2023 and one of the top names at 125 lbs, finished 5th last year. Another victim to Figueroa in the CKLV 3-2 last year, he’s completely capable of challenging Figueroa again.

5. Caleb Smith (Appalachian State) – 3X NCAA Qualifier and returning All-American, a solid performer. Barely losing to Figueroa expected to continue competing at a high level

6. Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) – 2X All-American, reliable, and consistent had some close loses to Figueroa by a point in last years NCAA’s and again losing by a point to Matt Ramos in the NWCA All Star classic, he should be a major player.

7. Noah Surtin (Missouri) – 4X NCAA qualifier, he’s experienced and capable of pushing for a higher finish. With 125 being a little light this year there’s no reason why he can’t be in the top 5.

8. Luke Lilledahl (Penn State) –The true freshman from Penn State is expected to make waves this season at 125. Recently winning the prestigious  U20 World Championships. I expect this kid to climb very high on the podium and possibly take the top spot come march.

Once again this weight is wide open and while we are confident about this list, there are others like Troy Spratley (OK State) Dean Peterson (Rutgers) Stevo Poulin (Northern Colorado) that can easily replace anyone that we have mentioned.

Located in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Natural Bridge Caverns is a stunning underground wonder that has captivated explorers and nature enthusiasts for centuries. This magnificent cave system, discovered in 1960, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the region’s geological history and natural beauty. Natural Bridge Caverns is conveniently located at 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio, TX 78266, just 30 minutes north of downtown San Antonio. For more information, click here.

A Rich History Natural Bridge Caverns was discovered by Orozimbo “Oro” Rodriguez, an avid caver and adventurer, who stumbled upon the cave’s entrance while searching for a rumored underground river. Rodriguez’s discovery led to extensive exploration and mapping of the caverns, revealing an intricate network of underground passages, chambers, and formations. Today, the caverns are a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world.

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Exploring the Caverns Natural Bridge Caverns offers various tour options to suit all ages and interests: – Discovery Tour: A 45-minute guided tour covering 3/4 mile of the caverns, showcasing stunning formations and underground landscapes. – Hidden Passages Tour: A 3-hour adventure tour exploring deeper sections of the caverns, including narrow passageways and hidden chambers. – Adventure Tour: A challenging 4-hour tour involving rappelling, climbing, and crawling through the caverns’ most remote areas. – Gemstone Mining: Pan for gemstones and minerals in the caverns’ on-site mining sluice.

Plan Your Visit Natural Bridge Caverns is open year-round, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. – Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (peak season), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (off-peak season) – Dates: Open daily, with extended hours during summer and holiday seasons – Tickets: Available online or at the caverns’ entrance; prices vary depending on tour selection and age.

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Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Natural Bridge Caverns, a true Texas treasure. Plan your visit today and discover the wonders hidden beneath the Lone Star State!

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Another year of NCAA Wrestling is quickly approaching. Here are some of the most decorated wrestlers returning to the mat for the upcoming college season.

1 Carter Starocci-Penn State

Already a 4X NCAA Champion, Carter has had the type of career that people will be talking about for years to come. Using the Covid year to build on his legacy, Carter is gunning for a record 5th NCAA title. Carter had a high school record of 172-10 and is currently 84-2 at the college level. He has quality wins over NCAA Champions, Vincenzo Joseph, Alex Dieringer, Jason Nolf, Isaiah Martinez, and Mekhi Lewis.

2 Ridge Lovett-Nebraska

Ridge has had a wild college career this far and is the only wrestler on this list yet to win an NCAA title. In High School Ridge was a perfect 170-0 winning 4 state titles in Idaho. At Nebraska he is a 2X all-american and 4x NCAA qualifier. He is currently 76-19 in his college career,and has Quality wins over Austin Gomez, Beau Bartlett, Tyler Kasak, and NCAA Champion Caleb Henson.

3 AJ Ferrari-Cal State

After compiling a 96-1 high school record, AJ won the NCAA title in 2021 as  a true freshman while compiling a 20-1 record on the season. In 2022 he was a perfect 10-0 before suffering a season ending injury. He is also the 2020 Junior National Champion in Freestyle wrestling. He has quality wins over Stephen Buchanan, Tanner Sloan, Jacob Warner,Myles Amine and Nino Bonaccorsi.

4 Richard Figueroa-Arizona State

The 2024 NCAA Champion from Arizona State is back to defend his title! Figueroa is a 3X California State Champion, a cadet world silver medalist, and a UWW Junior Nationals Champion. His college career currently stands at 32-5. He has won titles at the CKLV, The Pac 12, and The NCAA tournament. He has quality wins over Matt Ramos, Braeden Davis, and Drake Ayala.

5 Parker Keckeisen Northern Iowa

The defending NCAA Champion is back to defend his 2024 title. Parker is a 2X Wisconsin State Champion. In the college ranks he is a multi time all-american, with his lowest finish coming his freshman year where he finished 3rd at the national tournament. He has an impressive college record of 123-6, and was a perfect 31-0 last season.

6 Andrew Alirez-Colorado

Andrew was a perfect 28-0 in the 2023 season, where he won an NCAA title at 141 lbs. He is also a 2X Big 12 champion! In freestyle, Andrew is a 2X US National Champion. He has quality wins over Beau Bartlett,  Austin DeSanto, and Real Woods.

7 Keegan O’Toole-Missouri

Keegan is already a 4X all-american, and 2X NCAA Champion. With an 87-4 career record at Missouri. Aside from his college career he is also a 2X World Champion, striking gold at the 2021 Junior World Championships, and in 2023 at the U23 World Championships. Keegan has quality wins over NCAA Champions Shane Griffith, David Carr, and Vincenzo Joseph.

8 Jesse Mendez-Ohio State

Jesse is a 2X all-american and the 2024 NCAA Champion where he defeated Beau Bartlett in dramatic fashion. Jesse also won a silver medal at the 2023 U20 World Championships. He has quality wins over Real Woods, Beau Bartlett, Andrew Alirez and 4X NCAA Champion Yianni Diakomihalis. His career record at Ohio State is 49-11.

9 Greg Kerkvliet Penn State

Greg was a 4X Minnesota State Champion, and a 2017 Cadet World Champion. Since joining the college ranks, he has become a 4X all-american, winning the NCAA title last season.

10 Levi Haines Penn State

A 2X all-american, 2X national finalist, and NCAA champion. Levi has had an impressive college career this far.

Lots of high calibur wrestlers with collegiate experience are coming off their redshirts this year, some are NCAA qualifiers with huge potential and others have a title with multi-podium achievements who haven’t wrestled in the NCAA for over a year. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest names returning that you may have forgotten about.

133 or 141 Looking to make a big impact for Michigan is Chris Cannon. Graduating from Northwestern in 2023 he posted a staggering 71-23 record over four seasons with them. Suffering an injury from the first dual opener against Colombia, the 2X All-American and 3X National Qualifier hasn’t really seen the mat yet. He also represented the US in the 2021 U23 World Championship in Belgrade, Serbia taking 5th place.

141 Andrew Alirez suffered with multiple issues regarding his knee, teammates at Northern Colorado claimed that the popping sounded like, “a popsicle stick snapping,” leading then to a long road of recovery. Being his freshman year, he was given six weeks for hopes of seeing the mat within the season, but unfortunately extended to his sophomore year. The next year his injury was now in the mirror, so he thought. He returned only to tear it again. Alirez said, “I thought, well, I’d never be healthy again,” falling to a sense of despair as well. Awakened to a sense of realization, he wanted to try his best to prove it to himself by revamping his diet and working hard. By the end of his senior year he took a title in 2022, UNC’s first wrestler in years to win a national title erasing any doubts about the past. Once again he is in question for the 2024-2025 season being that his last match was a win against Real Woods in the NCAA Finals (2023) to cap a perfect 28-0 year. How will he return? To us, he’s still a title contender. With his ability to overcome, there’s no reason he’s not in a title match regardless of time lost.

149 Kannon Webster is probably one of the more exciting freshman coming off of a redshirt, going 16-1 and taking out No.5 D’Emilio, we all want to see what he can do with a season long stride. Recorded Four falls, five tech falls and four major decisions, if he can stay in that rhythm, he’s a top 5 contender easily.

133 Lucas Byrd like Alirez, hasn’t seen the mat in a while. March of 2023 in a tiebreaker to Jesse Mendez at the Round of 12 specifically, Poeta spoke on Byrd, “he has impressed me this summer.” 3X NCAA Qualifier, 2X All American placed third at the Big Ten Championships. Went 30-6 overall, 11-1 in duals and 8-0 in Big Ten Duals, once again we should be expecting a big return regardless of lost mat time.

174 Gabe Arnold ripping off his redshirt this year had his highest rank win against No. 6 Will Feldkamp (Iowa State) only falling to No.2 Dustin Plot (Oklahoma State). Going 8-1 overall has to be considered for a ravenous return.

184 Nelson Brands in his final year of eligibility, has had a rough ride with a Covid year, a medical redshirt in 2022 and a gambling suspension last year, carries 5 years of experience altogether. The NCAA granted him another year. His last match against No.7 Dustin Plott in the NCAA’s in 2023 once again will see the mat in 2024. 42-19 record overall he will make a deep run in this year’s tournament.

149 Shane Van Ness a huge freshman sensation last year took 3rd at his first NCAA Tournament, suffered through a leg injury surgery was scheduled after the holidays in 2023. Coming back just in time some would say he didn’t wrestle at the level before. With a full summer of recovery behind him, expect a huge return back with win percentage over 70 again.

Heavyweight Ben Kueter– With his sole focus on wrestling this year, we should see some bigger wins like he did last year, beating No.11 Konner Doucet (Oklahoma State) and No. 29 Bennett Tabor (Minnesota). Will he do better against Greg Kerkvliet this year? Post press conference after his match proved he knew what went wrong. “Need to do better on offense” Adding a little more weight would probably help him as well.

197 AJ Ferrari Looking beyond the last unattached tournament and beyond all the drama with Iowa and Starrocci, he’s finally found a place to land. His last match being a loss at the Soldier Salute to Zach Glazier (Iowa), he hasn’t had a full season since his freshman year in 2021. Going an impressive 19-1 and winning a title, but he’s more like the Antonio Brown of wrestling. With three years of eligibility left hopefully he can steer clear of car accidents and courtrooms.

157 Alex Facundo, now off an olympic redshirt hasn’t seen a collegiate match since March of 2023 losing to both Julian Ramirez (Cornell) and Holden Heller (Pittsburgh). Going 19-6 on the year. He can wrestle at a higher level, he recently certified at 157 for the upcoming season.

Don’t sleep on any of these guys coming off their redshirts. Yes, some of them haven’t wrestled a collegiate match in over a year, but some have taken to the Olympics and with all of that out of the way, most of them have set their sights on their collegiate careers.