Episode 118: Meramec State Park - Ed Schott (Cave State, Part 5)

About this episode

Ed Schott discusses Fisher Cave and Meramec State Park.

In this episode, Ed Schott, superintendent of Meramec State Park, joins Sean Rost to discuss Fisher Cave and Meramec State Park. Episode Image: Stalactites in Fisher Cave, date unknown [John F. Bradbury, Jr. Postcard Collection (R1551), SHSMO] About the Guest: Ed Schott is the superintendent of Meramec State Park. Prior to this position, he worked at Route 66 State Park, Hawn State Park, and Onondaga Cave State Park. He holds a bachelor's degree in forestry from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

People in this episode

Host: Sean Rost

Guest: Ed Schott

Topics covered

• Meramec State Park
• Fisher Cave
• cave exploration
• state parks
• forestry
• Missouri history

Keywords

• Meramec State Park
• Fisher Cave
• Ed Schott
• Sean Rost
• cave
• forestry
• Missouri

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Places: Meramec State Park, Fisher Cave, Route 66 State Park, Hawn State Park, Onondaga Cave State Park

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