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Mid-Appalachian Region of
the National Speleological Society

The Mid-Appalachian Region (MAR) of the National Speleological Society (NSS) is a regional organization of the NSS consisting of various grottos and organized caving clubs within the general geographic area, or region, of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey.

The MAR, an internal organization of the NSS, is dedicated to the principles of the NSS, to promote fellowship among its members, and to advance the science of speleology.

The Mid-Appalachian Region of the NSS was officially established on October 10, 1953 at Shippensburg State Teachers College, currently known as Shippensburg University, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

It sponsors two regional field meets (Spring and Fall), and hosts its annual business meeting in the month of February. The region publishes a newsletter, the "MAR Breakdown", which is published three times a year and occasionally publishes county bulletins on Pennsylvania caves.

MAR NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:      - April 3, 2023
MAR ANNIVERSARY     The Mid-Applachian Region (MAR) of the NSS is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year (1953-2023). Happy Anniversary!

MAR BREAKDOWN     The April 2023 issue of the MAR Breakdown is now available. Please feel free to take a moment and read up on the latest happenings.

2023 SPRING MAR     The Franklin County Grotto will be hosting the 2023 Spring MAR. The event will be held on the weekend of May 5-7, 2023 at the Harper's Memorial Park (Shade Gap Fire Station) located in Shade Gap, PA (Hungtindon County). More information regarding this event and registration can be viewed "here".

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