In May, 2015, heavy rains in the Ozarks created a large sinkhole—40 feet deep and 70 feet across. This occurred at Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock Golf Course, located a few miles south of Branson, Missouri.
The sinkhole created a beautiful landmark now known as Cathedral of Nature or simply Cathedral. It is awe-inspiring.
John L. Morris, owner of the property and founder of Big Cedar Lodge, is a conservationist. A big dig is underway. Morris is exploring, hoping to find a secret passageway and a large system of caves.
Excavations crew have removed dirt and rock. The original 70-foot wide sinkhole is now 350 feet across. The depth of 40 feet has been expanded to 200 feet. Gorgeous!
Visitors can ride a golf cart through the Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail.
The Sunset Ceremony was a highlight of a recent family vacation for me. A bagpiper plays as the sun sets. A Civil War cannon fires as the sun dips over the horizon. Simply beautiful.
We visited the church next to the sinkhole. A floor-to-ceiling window on the main floor faces the valley. The view of the water nestled in a tree-lined valley was breathtaking at sunset.
My family loved this place. Consider adding this stop to your trip if you are in the Branson area on vacation.
-Sandra Merville Hart
Sources
“Welcome to the Top of the Rock,” Top of the Rock, 2018/06/18 http://www.topoftherock.com/.
Sandra Merville Hart 
We live north of Springfield and I would love to visit sometime. I have heard some history about caves near Branson. They used to have musical shows in the caves! Fascinating. We know someone who works at Top of The Rock. I’ve seen pictures, it’s beautiful!
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Paula, I was amazed at how beautiful it is. I was there with my husband and other family and thought what a great date the place was. You can also have dinner there but you may need reservations. Not sure. If you go, take your camera!
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