The entrance to Mammoth Cave, Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave is the world's longest-known cave system, with more than 400 miles (643 km) explored.
NPS / Dale Pate
- By Rebecca Latson - July 14th, 2019 10:12am
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Mammoth Cave Celebrates National Cave And Karst Day On June 6
What exactly is karst topography? Basically, it's a porous geologic formation that sometimes is referred to as the "Swiss cheese" of topography because it is easily dissolved and the formation features sinkholes, caves, and underground rivers. You can learn more about this interesting formation on June 6 when the saff at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky celebrates the third annual National Caves and Karst Day.
- By NPT Staff - May 28th, 2019 2:00am
Mammoth Cave National Park Hosts Open House For Concessions Facilities Improvements
Mammoth Cave National Park will hold an open house style public meeting at The Lodge at Mammoth Cave's Rotunda Room on Tuesday, May 14th from 4-6 p.m. to provide information on several upcoming projects to improve the park’s concessions facilities. Park staff will be on hand during the open house to explain the details of the various projects and collect public comments.
- By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2019 1:30am
National Parks Traveler Episode 9: Isle Royale's Wolves And Caving In The National Parks
Dr. Rolf Peterson, a long-time wolf biologist at Michigan Tech University, discusses Isle Royale National Park's wolf recovery program in this week's episode, while host Kurt Repanshek reviews a book on butterflies you might encounter in national parks and another on marine life photography, and ends the program with a look at the many national parks with caves you can explore.
FBI Investigating Body Found At Mammoth Cave National Park Cemetery
Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation were called to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky to assist rangers in an investigation into a suspicious death at the Zion Hill Cemetery in the park.
- By NPT Staff - March 11th, 2019 5:43pm
Vandals Strike Joppa Church At Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park officials are investigating two acts of vandalism observed at Joppa Church over the past week. On Sunday, October 28, a spray-painted two-foot by three-foot image was discovered on the church floor, and on Thursday, November 1, multiple windows were found broken or cracked.
- By NPT Staff - November 3rd, 2018 1:15am
Where Are The Scariest Places In The National Park System?
There recently was a story about the scariest, or spookiest places in the 50 states, and the one chosen for Wyoming was Old Bedlam at Fort Laramie National Historic Site. Old Bedlam, of course, was a barracks built for bachelor officers, and doesn't seem that scary. There certainly are scarier places in the Cowboy State, such as the Old Faithful Inn.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 15th, 2018 2:00am
Traveler Special Report: NPS Is Running $670 Million Behind On Caring For Maintained Landscapes
A lack of money, nearly $700 million, has left National Park Service crews are far behind in caring for the maintained landscape of the National Park System, the battlefields, the campgrounds, even the historic orchards that can be found in some parks and the trails that wind through the underground of Mammoth Cave National Park.
- By Patrick Cone - September 9th, 2018 1:30am
Fall Spectacular: Great Autumn Hikes in the National Parks
It's hard to beat autumn for prime hiking in parks from coast to coast. This season brings fine weather to most of the country and in many locations fall foliage is an added bonus. There are more hikes in national parks than we can take in a lifetime, so here are a few suggestions for some great ones all across the nation—including some alternatives to the most heavily-visited sites.
- By Jim Burnett - October 2nd, 2017 9:55am
Who Is The Next National Park Service Director: A Politician, Conservationist, Park Service Veteran, Or Painter?
Seven months into his administration, President Trump has yet to nominate a director for the National Park Service. But Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke does have an advisor on his team with a wealth of Park Service experience, one whose background has been investigated, leading to speculation that that individual will be nominated soon.
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