Meramec Caverns became a true show cave and tour site when it was purchased by Lester Benton Dill in 1933. While working in his cave, Dill found a crevice leading to an upper level.

Zipping around Meramec Caverns. expand. May 14, 2010. Updated Oct 16, 2010 3:25am CDT ...

Meramec Caverns' cave tours have continued since Dill's purchase of the caves 90 years ago. Les Turilli is the current owner of Meramec Caverns and he’s a fascinating person.

He has restored numerous formations in a number of caves throughout the Ozarks, including 1,140 repairs in Fantastic Caverns, 954 repairs in Breakdown Cave, 235 repairs in Fisher Cave of Meramec ...