St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Meramec Caverns likely to remain closed for holiday weekend

Meramec Caverns has laid off about half of its 100 employees, Turilli said. The gift shop, motel and restaurant are open, and visitors can still enjoy riverboat rides, canoe and raft trips, panning ...
KOMU

Meramec Caverns to stay closed through holiday weekend

STANTON (AP) — Meramec Caverns, a popular Missouri attraction that draws thousands of visitors each year, will remain closed through the Memorial Day weekend because of potentially harmful vapors ...
Local News 8

19-year-old dies after being pulled from Meramec River at Castlewood State Park

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Rescue crews responded to Castlewood State Park Monday after a 19-year-old was found in the Meramec River. The incident happened around 1:45 p.m. Officials say the man ...
KSDK

Boy, 15, drowns in Meramec River

SULLIVAN, Mo. — A 15-year-old boy drowned in the Meramec River while at Meramec Caverns on Saturday afternoon. The boy went in the river near the cavern entrance and boat launch area, and he had been ...
The Business Journals

Zipping around Meramec Caverns

Lester Dill found his passion underground with the commercial development of Meramec Caverns in 1933. Today, his grandson, Lester Turilli Sr. is taking the tourist attraction to new heights — ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Meramec Caverns

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Stalactites hang like shark teeth from the ceiling of Meramec Caverns in Stanton, Mo. as a multicolor light display illuminates ...