Mid-Appalachian Region of the National Speleological Society

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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:      - August 17, 2022
MAR BREAKDOWN     The August 2022 issue of the MAR Breakdown is now available. Please feel free to take a moment and read up on the latest happenings.

2022 FALL MAR    Out of Bounds Grotto will be hosting the 2022 Fall MAR. the event will be held on the weekend of September 16-18, 2022 at Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks located near Huntingdon, PA (Huntingdon County). More information regarding this event and registration can be viewed "here".

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