We explored an UNDERGROUND CITY - SubTropolis, Kansas City, Missouri, USA // Full Time RV Life

[@sirretsnom3329]

There are 3 or 4 such cave-business systems throughout KC. There is a smaller one off of 31st and SW-BLVD and there is a refrigerated/freezer/cold storage cave out in Independence, MO which is a suburb of KC. There are also some WW2 storage caves and systems under downtown KC that are not accessible to the Public. Some go back as far as prohibition and were speakeasy's.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Wow, I figured there had to be more places like this. I had no idea there was so many more. I find it all so fascinating. Thank you for sharing that information with me. Have you been to many of them?

[@sirretsnom3329]

@@Lady_Ferns I have been to all the open ones I have mentioned for a variety of reasons. Some were for deliveries when I was a delivery driver, there was once a car auction in one, there was a swap-n-shop in another. There was even a tunnel from one of the major banks downtown to the stock yards at the West Bottoms that they used to open up on occasion for tourism that was a speakeasy route for running liquor and other nefarious items as well as a casino back when KC was ran by mobsters in the 20s.

[@Lady_Ferns]

@@sirretsnom3329 that is so amazing. So much history around us at all times. I am very happy you got to experience all those you mentioned. Thank you for sharing with us as well.

[@Windfoxm]

I briefly worked in one of the warehouses down there and every time I left for the day I felt like I was discovering the Sun for the first time lol.

[@RitaBergsma]

WOW 😄 I would of never known something like that existed. Thank you so much for sharing this with us all

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thank you for watching and commenting :). So glad you enjoyed the video

[@kc2dc444]

What is even more interesting is there is a pretty good sized amusement park above it.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Really? I did not know that! Thank you for sharing!

[@ts-900]

...and it really makes you think too...what if Oceans of Fun springs a leak?

[@CampsiteCruising]

Pretty neat. Born and spent most of my life a few hours away from KC and never knew it existed until now.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. It’s amazing what can all be in our backyards and we never know. Did you ever explore any caves in that area?

[@CampsiteCruising]

Never did but there are a lot of them

[@joevogliardo3131]

​@@Lady_FernsParkville mo. has an underground.

[@robertwade1273]

There are a LOT of other such caves in the Kansas City Metro area. It leads the nation in underground storage... Things stored range from groceries and frozen foods to Part of the National Archives, the post office has their rare stamps for Philatelist (stamp collectors). Film studios have their rare film masters and anything you can imagine. All because the area sits on a major Limestone deposit.

[@Ledzepnut]

Been to the cave many timrs, and each and every time we exited I was elated, way too freaky in there, and the thought of a cave in and being entombed makes me happy that I am part owner of a business that couldn't afford to rent one square yard of that complex :)

[@richreicher2679]

I have lived here all my life and have had jobs in all of the underground warehouse complexes here in the area. They are not creepy or dark (a bit humid) and are totally safe from tornados and fires. No windows to daydream out of and cell phones dont work there so you can actually get production out of employees in them. There simply are no distractions. All of them are old limestone mines.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@dansemacabre6515]

Once I begin my career of supervillainy, I will proclaim myself supreme ruler of SubTropolis

[@Lady_Ferns]

Lol love it!! It’s already got the perfect name for it!

[@Ledzepnut]

Clark Hunt already holds title to that position, and I heard he's a Ninja Master and very proficient in the use of nunchucks, so if you can overcome his mastery in the art, then I'll support your villainy, but until then you are no more than a pawn in the evil game of power and corruption ... (if you're seriously interested in being a villain, then call 911 and ask for a direct connection to the bat cave, it's a much smaller cave on the Kansas side near Wolcott, it's where me and the other Midwest Superheroes hang out)

[@helixhippie]

This is the first time I've been to your channel. Two things I appreciate. Your camera was mounted and steady, not some jerky janky cell phone stuff. And you didn't endlessly chatter repetitively like most KZbinrs feel they must.

[@Ric9hardify]

Just before this video, I learned that there is an entire underground archive for American Indian records in Kansas.

[@lakesnake2005]

Never been in there in anything smaller than a truck tractor. Hauled many loads in and out of there. And you did mention the train. Nothing like waiting for a train underground.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thank you for watching and commenting. That's quite the unique work history you have. We saw quite a few loads being moved in and out of there. Quite the hub of activity. A train underground would be an interesting experience for sure

[@Dave30867]

I would love to work at such a place what an awesome place wow . 😃👍 Thanks Lady Ferns for this video 👍

[@danielmoorefield5371]

HAVE TO CHIME IN...... Kansas City Mo & Kansaa City KS, although sharing many miles of border, NO, its NOT the same city....KCK has consolidated with Wyandotte County has become the " Consolidated Goverment of Wyandotte County".....electing its own council and Mayor.....while KCMO has its own Mayor & City council. Its all part of the KCMO-KCK-Overland Park Metropolitan Area.

[@FairyFrequency]

Awesome tour! Sending love and peaceful energy from the creeks and woodland of Missouri.

[@lucrative1]

Was just at the paintball/Lazer tag the other day with my son for his birthday! ❤

[@Lady_Ferns]

Very cool. Hope you had a great time.

[@lucrative1]

@Lady_Ferns indeed, we did! Thanks for the great content!

[@bromptinowner763]

Would take me forever to find my way out! This is from someone who has trouble finding the car in a multi storey car park, Enjoyed the video all be it a bit creepy

[@Lady_Ferns]

Lol it was a tad creepy down there for sure. And quite a few times we definitely felt like we got turned around and felt like we had no idea where we were anymore. I’m usually have a pretty good sense of direction, but being underground made it quite hard for even me. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@Curt-ge9gc]

Actually the Roadways throughout the caves are marked pretty well.

[@Dream.big.dreams]

Also, Worlds of Fun AND Oceans of Fun are located directly above! Not on this tour is Pillsbury freezer that is on the same site and is located next to it, but has a separate entrance. Because it is a giant freezer and needs to be closed off. It is considered to be the largest underground freezer in the world.

[@blackjack8217]

Love driving in this place. It is open to the public and all kinds of Conspiracy Theories abound on this location. It is all bunk. I have been to every corner.

[@herbertwebb7215]

I live in the area and been in many of the caves. RV storage is a big deal in these caves. Saves you from winterizing them. Also, tornado proof and the caves are very secure too.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I had never thought of that but the caves would be an amazing place to store RVs .

[@IanCthrwd]

Don’t have to worry about tornados…drought….and nuclear fallout. I heard about this years ago and wondered if it was still there. Thank you for sharing!

[@Buffy2k2k]

this was really cool! also you have a very soothing voice 😊

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thank you for watching and commenting 😀

[@ronaldrey8474]

KCMO is the Chiefs side. Hehe There's also HLS & DOD cave complex's (diff. locations) but looks identical. Thx for sharing

[@judyg2889]

I only live a couple hours away in Pittsburg Kansas & never knew this exists . Crazy!!!! How did you not get lost in there ???

[@harmonygritz2839]

The Midwest is also the location of many ICBM's (also underground)

[@landonhall6444]

Amazing.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@davidlbilke]

Used to drive semi’s in and pickup freight there.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thank you for watching and commenting. That would be an interesting job.

[@1911wood]

I read a techno thriller book. An ex military hit team had their headquarters/armory in that complex. Hunt Midwest as in the Hunts who own the KC Chiefs.

[@chickenlittle8989]

What's the name of it? I'm writing a story that has the bad guys using a similar cave system for their base if operations. I'd love to see someone else's take on it!

[@Scooter30FTW]

Anyone know if they have backup generators down there to keep some lights on during power outages?

[@ralphnyquist7873]

Don't forget Meritex over off of 95th and Renner.

[@7Steveski]

It seems amazingly dry. 😮

[@Lady_Ferns]

That's what I thought too

[@dale5898]

The man who owns Subtropolis also owns the Kansas City Chiefs Football Team. Lamar Hunt.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing that information

[@bigrollinghome2091]

have you looked into the mine complex under Fort Dodge, IA?

[@Lady_Ferns]

No we have not. But now you have me interested. I'll look into it. And add it to my list if I'm ever in that area. Thank you

[@StevenAltheide]

What about fumes from exhaust? How do they deal with that?

[@hduston]

Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas are different cities with different municipal governments that happen to have the same name. Cities can span multiple counties within a state, but never cross state lines.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@ts-900]

If or when those lights go out -- it's pitch black!

[@johnjeffries6207]

How old are they???

[@danielmoorefield5371]

recently.....some NEW caves near Independence had a cave in forcing the closure of a major hiway (291)

[@lucasFranks-ex7kb]

Zith Aura Roth was here!!!

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thank you for being here, watching and commenting

[@fallenhobbit6554]

how is anyone alive with that much vehicle exhaust in the caves????

[@Lady_Ferns]

I'm not to sure how they deal with the exhaust in the caves. Good question

[@Curt-ge9gc]

That factor has always been in place. You would be surprised just how High Tech the Caves are. Clean and Exhaust air is constantly moving, through the systems installed

[@2BluntsLater]

Okay deep underground military bases that far out of absurd?

[@deverewalker6252]

I'm claustrophobic.. don't think I could deal with that

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Thankfully we have KZbin vidoes to watch of things that we might not be able to do in person ourselves. Myself it's heights. 😰

[@deborahrichardson3731]

Creepy

[@Lady_Ferns]

I agree. Interesting to see these things exist. But creepy all at the same time. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@middleagedgamers7750]

Tell em you are looking for McDonalds. They have one down there. Or the post office etc. No one cares really if you aren't doing stupid stuff.

[@Lady_Ferns]

Thanks for watching watching and commenting. I didn't know there was a McDonald's there. So much more to explore than even what we saw. Thanks for sharing

[@MzClementine]

Stolen history

[@danielmoorefield5371]

there are similar caves at 350 hwy and the Blue River (MUCH SMALLER) that my company owns and uses as our Fleet Management. (Road Maintenance company)

[@clarencemiller625]

Amazing