Before it became a national park, competition for tourism dollars sparked one of South Central Kentucky’s strangest chapters ...

Stunning features aboveground and below—lush forests, miles of hiking, and the largest cave system in the world—have earned this park World Heritage and International Biosphere Reserve status.

Two Kentucky lawmakers are pushing to expand Mammoth Cave National Park through federal legislation that would extend its boundary by nearly 1,000 acres, add new cave passages and help the park ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Congressman Brett Guthrie and U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell have introduced a new bill to expand Mammoth Cave National Park. The Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary ...

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Kentucky is home to several scenic views, including three parks named among the "Most Treasured Views in America." Cumberland Falls State Park features a large waterfall and is the only place in the ...

Mammoth Cave National Park is Kentucky's lone national park. However, it isn't the only cave in Kentucky, or even the area. There are even more caves near the park and around the state than the caves ...

Planning a trip to Mammoth Cave National Park? These essential tips will help you choose the right tour, avoid crowds, ...