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Mammoth Cave National Park |
The park is located 1.5 hours north of Nashville, TN or 1.5 hours south of Louisville, KY in south central Kentucky |
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| Mammoth Cave National Park is a unique outdoor adventure experience for the whole family to enjoy. Imagine exploring the largest cave in the world! And that’s just for starters! There’s camping along the river or in an established campground, hiking, backpacking, fishing, canoeing, boating, biking, horseback riding, and bird watching. But that’s not all there is so check out below for further Mammoth Cave National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Mammoth Cave National Park was established to preserve the unparalleled underground labyrinth of caves, the rolling hilly country above, and the Green River valley. This is the longest recorded cave s... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center is open all year with times varying with the seasons. It is closed December 25. It is located at the Headquarters area and has water fountains, restrooms, Eas... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Mammoth Cave National Park was established in 1941 to protect the unparalleled underground labyrinth of caves, the rolling hilly country above, and the Green River valley. Since then, ongoing study a... (click here for more)
Natural Features - Mammoth Cave, by far the world's longest known cave system, is the heart of the South-Central Kentucky karst, an integrated set of subterranean drainage basins covering more than 1,050 square kilomete... (click here for more)
Flora - Atop the labyrinth is a biologically diverse set of ecosystems inextricably interlinked with the ecosystems underground. This physiographic province, with Mammoth Cave National Park at its core, was d... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - A variety or cave tours are offered, ranging in cost from $4 to $45. Reservations can be made online at: www.reservations.nps.gov. The Mammoth Cave Discovery Tour, self-guided takes about 30 minutes. ... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Ongoing study and exploration have shown the park to be far more complex than ever imagined, hosting a broad diversity of species living in specialized and interconnected ecosystems. The park's challe... (click here for more)
Weather - Summers are hot and sultry with highs in the 80s to 90s. Winters are mild with highs in the 30s to 40s, although temperatures can drop well below zero. Temperatures in the cave hover around 54°F year-... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Summers are hot and sultry with highs in the 80s to 90s. Winters are mild with highs in the 30s to 40s, although temperatures can drop well below zero. Wear appropriate clothing for the season and you... (click here for more)
Wildlife - More than 130 species are regular inhabitants within the Mammoth Cave system. These species are divided almost equally among three classes of cave life: obligate cave dwellers known as troglobites, fa... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Feeding wild animals is prohibited. Feeding animals has the potential to harm both the animals and the visitor. Wildlife needs to depend on its own resources, not ours, to survive in our national park... (click here for more)
Fees - There are no park entrance fees. It does cost $4-$45 to take the different tours available. Reservations are recommended.
Camping fees run $12, $16 and $30 per day depending upon where you stay.... (click here for more)
Camping - There are three camping areas available within the park. Campground and picnic shelter reservations can be made in advance for Headquarters and Maple Springs Group campgrounds by calling National Park... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site is 44 miles away. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is 186 miles away. Fort Donelson National Battlefield is 140 miles away. Barren River Lake S... (click here for more)
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