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A Journey to Sandland, Wisconsin’s Subterranean Playground
The Underground Wonderland You Have to Crawl to Believe A Labyrinth Beneath Wisconsin
If you’re up for an adventure like no other, pack your knee pads, grab a headlamp, and crawl into the hidden underground wonder of Sandland, a sprawling maze of tunnels, chambers, and surprises buried beneath western Wisconsin about an hour from the Twin Cities. Created by engineer and thrill-seeker Eric Sutterlin, Sandland is the result of more than a decade of passion, patience, and a little bit of knee pain. What started as a simple project in 2011 has evolved into a labyrinth of Jordan sandstone tunnels carved out by volunteers who are just as excited about exploring as they are about building. As you approach the site, a simple but fitting sign will greet you: “Welcome to Sandland. Take only pictures, leave only footprints.” The adventure begins when you crouch through the 3-foot- tall entrance, which leads to a crawling web of tunnels underground. There’s no standing tall here — you navigate winding passages on your hands and knees, squeezing through tight spaces and wondering what’s lurking around every turn. “I deliberately designed the maze so you can’t see any other intersection from any given intersection because that makes it more confusing and mysterious,” Sutterlin shared
with Wisconsin Public Radio. “The mystery, the question mark, what’s down that tunnel? That’s what a lot of us love.”
Some tunnels lead to dead ends, others host yet-to-be- completed attractions, like an underground slide and a standing-level maze. But the ultimate prize at the end of this adventure? Gabe’s Bar. Named after the volunteer who designed it, this 15-foot-long sandstone bar is like no other watering hole. Everything from the bar to the booths and tables is carved directly into the surrounding stone. Sutterlin, now 44, has invested so many resources and time into Sandland that he’s starting to feel it — literally. Years of crawling have left him with early signs of kneecap arthritis, but he’s not slowing down anytime soon. For him, this is more than just a passion project; it’s a legacy. “If Sandland was only going to last 30 years, we wouldn’t be digging at all. That wouldn’t be much benefit for our efforts,” Sutterlin explained. “But since it’s likely to last 1,000 years, hopefully, thousands, if not tens of thousands of people will get to crawl through and have this unique experience they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. That’s a huge motivation to keep on digging and make it as exciting as we can.”
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