Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park's Diversity To Be Celebrated In Scientific Conference

“Celebrating the Diversity of Research in the Mammoth Cave Region” is the theme of a research symposium coming February 14 and 15 to the Rotunda Room of the Mammoth Cave Hotel in Mammoth Cave National Park.

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By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2013 3:03am

Exploring The National Park System's Underbelly

While white-nose syndrome continues to plague bats in the country's cave systems, there nevertheless are quite a few underground tours you can take in the National Park System, tours that not only will show off these unique resources but also provide education on the disease.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 25th, 2013 10:22am

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Mammoth Cave National Park Detects White-Nose Syndrome Among Its Bat Colonies

Mammoth Cave National Park officials announced today that they've detected white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease to bats, among the bat colonies that hibernate in the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 16th, 2013 2:31pm

Annual Cave Sing At Mammoth Cave National Park Set For December 2

The 33rd Annual Cave Sing at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is set for December 2.

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By NPT Staff - November 23rd, 2012 3:03am

Historic Stone Walls At Mammoth Cave National Park To Be Documented, Rebuilt

In advance of work to redesign the Green River Ferry landing in Mammoth Cave National Park, workers will be documenting historic stone retaining walls that will be taken down, and then rebuilt in their original design.

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By NPT Staff - November 8th, 2012 3:03am

Mammoth Cave National Park Finalizes Rule To Designate Trails For Mountain Bikes

Four trails in Mammoth Cave National Park will officially be open to mountain bikers beginning October 12, barring a reversal by regional National Park Service officials

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2012 3:03am

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Where The Wild Things Are: Untamed Americas

Where are the wild things? For those who call a metropolitan area home, and seldom leave its concrete and steel confines, that might be a reasonable question. National Geographic has the answers for you in a two-night series, Untamed Americas, that debuts this Sunday and Monday nights.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 7th, 2012 3:00am

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Visitor Dies During Cave Tour At Mammoth Cave National Park

A Florida man on one of the cave tours at Mammoth Cave National Park died during the tour, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - May 9th, 2012 6:21pm

Some Mammoth Cave National Park Campgrounds Opening March 1

It might be a bit chilly, but some campgrounds at Mammoth Cave National Park will open for the season on March 1. The Houchin Ferry will get a slightly earlier jump on the season, with operations scheduled to begin this Sunday.

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By NPT Staff - February 22nd, 2012 3:00am

Free Cave Tours On Tap At Mammoth Cave National Park Next Weekend

With another holiday weekend on tap, the folks at Mammoth Cave National Park are planning to offer some free cave tours on January 14, 15, and 16th.

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By NPT Staff - January 10th, 2012 3:00am

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