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Loyalhanna Grotto Caving in West Central Pennsylvania In many parts of the country, these members have formed local grottos or chapters and regional organizations.

These groups sponsor trips, offer training, teach and practice cave conservation, and provide a framework for studying caves. Most grottos will welcome new members who are interested in caves and committed to cave conservation. Loyalhanna Grotto Inc. of the NSS is based in Western PA and meets the second Friday of every month at the Public Library in Monroeville, PA.

The National Speleological Society’s Board of Governors (BoG) is holding a Town Hall on December 14, 2026 at 8PM EST to ...
10/23/2026

The National Speleological Society’s Board of Governors (BoG) is holding a Town Hall on December 14, 2026 at 8PM EST to answer member questions and gather input on the future of the Society

Members are encouraged to submit questions in advance using the form below. Advance submissions will help the BoG prepare for the discussion and identify common concerns. The form also allows members to submit questions anonymously.

However, you do not need to submit a question through this form to participate. Members will also have an opportunity to ask questions during the live Q&A portion of the Town Hall. The goal is to address as many questions as possible during the Town Hall.

For transparency, submitted questions and comments will be shared in their original wording, except for submissions that consist of derogatory remarks or personal attacks. These will be published in the NSS website’s Business Documents section alongside a recording of the meeting. Similar questions may be grouped together when preparing responses.

Please submit your questions by December 1, 2026 to give the BoG time to review before the meeting.

Submit your questions:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCWAZf379QBzqqJboAqzR1wQRfxS160-m8r9kUGQ7XFjGh0A/viewform?usp=header

Event information and Zoom link:

https://caves.org/event/special-meeting-town-hall-of-the-nss-board-of-governors/

A Special Meeting of the Board of Governors will take place directly before the Town Hall (at 7PM EST on December 14, 2026) using the Zoom link provided above. A post event survey will also be distributed to members to collect thoughts and improve future Town Halls.

This picture popped up on my phone. There’s my good friend Aron Schmid!
10/16/2026

This picture popped up on my phone. There’s my good friend Aron Schmid!

10/08/2026
Thinking about commissioning him to be our bartender next OTR!
09/17/2026

Thinking about commissioning him to be our bartender next OTR!

09/08/2026

I would like to thank everyone who helped make it another enjoyable OTR for the Loyalhanna Grotto. I would especially like to call out Valerie Enderlein Corbin for her work on the bar, decorations, and her enthusiasm. Harland Corbin for his work on the b**r and the Rocky Horror night. Carl Pierce for his work on the electronics. Everyone that help in the er****on, re-er****on, and tear-down of the Pumpkin. Those who saved our stuff from the rain (the Dome, WOTR, and Victoria Cicchinelli) And everyone who worked at DeCon. I am sure there are countless others I am leaving out but thank you all.

A "safe" photo I can actually share from our Tim Curry Tribute at OTR 2026
09/08/2026

A "safe" photo I can actually share from our Tim Curry Tribute at OTR 2026

07/27/2026

DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES IN NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL PARK TO BEGIN IN NOVEMBER

The National Park Service plans to begin demolishing several historic structures in the Thurmond and Prince areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in November 2026 as part of a federally funded infrastructure project.

The structures currently identified for demolition are:

* Charles Ashley Outbuilding
* Charles Ashley Garage
* May Bagoski House
* Harold Smith House
* Sidney Allen Wood House
* Erskine Pugh Rental House
* James Humphrey Sr. House
* McClung Garage
* McClung/Meadows House
* Prince Brothers General Store
* Camp Brookside Pool Chemical Building
* Wadell Young House

The agency said some buildings (except for the ones listed above) could still be preserved if viable proposals are received before demolition begins.

Pictures from today at Jenkinsburg Bridge
07/26/2026

Pictures from today at Jenkinsburg Bridge

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Monroeville, PA
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