Missouri has a very unique diving site that actually lies 1/4 mile below a town.
Bonne Terre mine, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is an abandoned mine that is the largest man made caves in the world. Mining operation ceased in 1964 and the pumps were turned off. Well, mother nature took its course and filled a portion the cavernous mine with over 17-billions gallons of crystal clear water to form a navigable lake that is 17 miles long inside the mine.
The mine is currently operating as a tourist destination as well as a magnificent diving destination with 28 trails for recreational scuba diving. In addition, the owners are currently developing three more trails specifically for technical diving.
Read on for further details about this amazing dive location
Into the Abyss
You can see forever
Swim through it
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