For rescue and saftey links, please see the rescue page
General Links
- The National Speleological Society (NSS)
National organization dedicated to cave study, conservation, and exploration. - NSS Cave Conservation and Management Section
This page is provided as an overarching resource for information about Cave Conservation and Management. The site is maintained regularly. Lots of additional links here. - Cave Research Foundation (CRF) National
- Cave Research Foundation — California
Includes information on CRF projects at Sequoia Kings/Kings Canyon National Park and Lava Beds National Monument. - Bat Conservation International
Find out all about bats! - Topozone
Topo maps for the United States. - The Virtual Cave
“From the comfort of your keyboard, browse the wonders of the underground!” - California Underground
The Oakland Museum of California’s California Underground web site
Gear and Booksellers
NOTE! Links do not reflect the endorsement of the Western Region for a particular vendor.
- Inner Mountain Outfitters
5715 Lee-Jackson Highway
Greenville, VA 24440-1852
Ph/Fax 540-377.2690
imo@caves.org, imo@ntelos.net
Caving and climbing equipment. Carries a good selection of U.S. and European style gear. - Speleobooks
PO Box 10
Schoharie, NY 12157
518-295-7978
FAX 518-295-7981
Books, posters, art, jewelery. Includes hard-to-find items. - NSS Bookstore
2813 Cave Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35810
203-852-1300
Books, NSS Publications, “symbolic items” (patches, tshirts, etc.). NSS members receive a discount on some items. - Bob & Bob
P.O. Box 441
Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901
304-772-5049 or 800-262-2283
The original caving supplier. - glow-bug.com
Online resource for LED lights.