natural formations are as awe-inspiring or intriguing as a cave.
The deep, dark recesses immediately conjure up images of
adventure, mystery, terror, robbers and pirates. in southern
Illinois, you can experience this fascination for yourself.
Sitting atop the high bluffs overlooking the scenic Ohio River,
the heavily wooded park is named for the 55-foot-wide cave that
was carved out of the limestone rock by water thousands of years
ago. Trails winding along the riverbank offer river scenes
including riverboats and barges. history of this imposing
natural phenomenon is filled with colorful and provocative
tales. Yet the wild stories connected to this geological wonder
lack verifiable, historical documentation. Nonetheless, popular
local lore surrounding Cave-in-Rock's pioneer days still
includes fanciful tales of river piracy and ambush attacks upon
early, unsuspecting Ohio River travelers. The fact is, piracy
and other crimes attributed to Cave-in-Rock outlaws were,
indeed, known to occur on both the Ohio and