12 Ozark Caves the Government Sealed — And the Dates They Did It

12 Ozark Caves the Government Sealed — And the Dates They Did It The Ozarks are home to hundreds of caves, but some have been closed or gated by government agencies because of fragile ecosystems, endangered bats, vandalism, safety hazards, or federal cave-protection laws. In this video, we investigate twelve Ozark caves that were sealed or restricted, look at when the closures happened, and uncover the real reasons behind them—from decades-old resource protection efforts to the spread of white-nose syndrome.