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Explore Mammoth Cave National Park with Katherine Gallagher’s list of 10 mind-blowing facts, including its unique karst topography, springs, caves, and rich history.

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park: The Longest Cave in the World and Much More

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From the largest canyon in the world to the tallest living tree, here are 12 American parks with amazing wonders.

Source: These national parks facts will shock you

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In the early 1840s, believing the air was therapeutic, Kentucky doctor John Croghan ran a consumption sanatorium deep underground…

Source: When Tuberculosis Patients Quarantined Inside Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave

Seven Remarkable Caves to Explore in Kentucky

Source: Seven Remarkable Caves to Explore in Kentucky

This Kentucky national park is known for having the world’s longest known cave system. From hiking to tours and more, here’s how to plan a trip.

Source: Guide to Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park


Weeks before Michael Schroeder actually headed to Mammoth Cave National Park for a weekend trip, and a day after he’d booked several guided cave tours, he encircled his chest with a tape measure.

Source: Travel: Kentucky’s underground rock star: Mammoth Cave National Park

In the 1830s and ’40s, the pioneering spelunker mapped out many of the underground system’s most popular spots…

Source: Enslaved Tour Guide Stephen Bishop Made Mammoth Cave the Must-See Destination It Is Today

You could fly to Florida for a cold-weather getaway, or you could go underground.

Source: Weary of Winter Already? It’s Always Cozy in Mammoth Cave. – Cincinnati Magazine

With more than 400 miles (642.7 kilometers) of mapped passageways, Mammoth Cave is a subterranean world of mystery and discovery.

Source: Kentucky Is Home to the World’s Largest Cave System

In 1866, Cincinnati photographer Charles Waldack snapped the nation’s first cave photos. Some say they may be the first in the world. Practical photography had been around less than 30 years, and while success was uncertain, these photos helped put Mammoth Cave—now a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on the map.

Source: 150 Years Ago, A Cincinnati Photographer Brought Mammoth Cave Into Focus