Has anyone ever taken a long weekend and went diving in Mermet Springs or the Bonne Terre Mine? I see all kinds of offers to dive in Florida or the Carribean, but since I keep failing to win the lottery, that is really not feasible. Does anyone know of a dive group that travels to locations a bit closer to home (Champaign, IL)? Maybe I am alone in wanting to put some new locations in my log book without having to travel a 1000 miles. If a short weekend dive trip sounds interesting to anyone, I am game, if we can pull this together prior to school starting in mid August.
Illinois-Missouri Dive Trip
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ScubaInChicago
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I'm going back to Bonne Terre on the 22nd of Aug for a couple of upper level trails. I personally, reallly enjoy it and have done a dozen or more dives there. If you need an input on a trip to the mines, let me know.
Bev Stayart
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I live near the Wisconsin/Illinois border and would also like to know about locations closer to home. Thanks.
bs63366
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What certifications do you need to dive at Boone Terre?
Ninja Diver
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Hi,
I work at Bonne Terre Mine, you need only an OW certification. We have over 25 guided underwater trails, you'll see the ore carts and other tools that the miners used in the late 1,800 and early 1,900's. We ALWAYS have 100+ ft visibility, no thermo clines, no currents. So no matter what the weather is outside, it's always 62 degrees air temp and a refreshing 58 degrees water temps. Go to Choose your destination... Look at the treasure hunt and other pictures on the web site to get a better idea of the mine.
I work at Bonne Terre Mine, you need only an OW certification. We have over 25 guided underwater trails, you'll see the ore carts and other tools that the miners used in the late 1,800 and early 1,900's. We ALWAYS have 100+ ft visibility, no thermo clines, no currents. So no matter what the weather is outside, it's always 62 degrees air temp and a refreshing 58 degrees water temps. Go to Choose your destination... Look at the treasure hunt and other pictures on the web site to get a better idea of the mine.
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