Michael has been exploring nature’s darkest corners for over 30 years. His career has included leading expeditions, mapping caves, piloting ROUVs, 3D modeling artifacts, archaeological surveys, and uncovering some of the most beautiful hidden landscapes.
Michael Girard is an explorer, author, and public speaker who ventures into nature’s darkest corners to uncover lost history and hidden wonders. For over 30 years, he has led expeditions, mapped uncharted caves, piloted remote-operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), conducted archaeological surveys, and rediscovered forgotten landscapes buried by time. His work has contributed to scientific research, historical rediscovery, and public fascination with the world’s most remote and mysterious places.
Growing up along the Rhode Island coast, Michael developed an early passion for exploration—first by navigating the bays and forests of his childhood, then by diving into the depths of history, archaeology, and geography through books. His relentless curiosity has driven him to uncover long-lost geological formations, forgotten caves, and hidden histories that challenge what we think we know about the past.
Michael is a member of The Explorers Club, the National Speleological Society (NSS), and the American Spelean History Association (ASHA). For the past decade, his research on historical caves has been featured in the Northeastern Cavers Quarterly Journal and referenced in scientific publications. Having journeyed through some of the last great wildernesses, Michael is passionate about preserving both wild places and historical sites for future generations.
Michael is an engaging public speaker who has captivated audiences across America and Europe with his thrilling stories of exploration, discovery, and adventure. Whether revealing the secrets of a long-lost cave, showcasing the wonders of subterranean worlds, or inspiring others to pursue their own quests, he brings a deep sense of wonder and excitement to every presentation.
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For over 30 years, Michael Girard has ventured into the hidden world beneath our feet, uncovering lost history and uncharted depths. A professional adventurer, he has been described as “a cross between Indiana Jones and Jacques Cousteau” by the East Greenwich Pendulum. His passion for pushing the boundaries of exploration is both captivating and contagious, drawing audiences into the mysteries of the underground.
Growing up with the sea on his doorstep, Michael Girard was drawn to the mysteries beneath the surface from an early age. His fascination with this alien world led him beyond the open ocean and into the flooded passages of caves and ancient mines—some of the least explored places on Earth.
Using cutting-edge technology, Michael has helped reveal hidden geology, unique ecosystems, and long-lost history once beyond human reach. He is among the few explorers pushing deeper into Inner Space, uncovering secrets from the true final frontier of our planet.
