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400 Miles of spelunking

Are you the edgy type? Looking for something new and different? How about going underground . . . literally. And it’s actually perfect if the weather is lousy. How about Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world’s longest known cave system? Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. And it’s perfect for almost anyone to explore.

Mammoth Cave has drawn people from all walks of life for thousands of years to its dark subterranean depths, lush forests, and Green River Valley. Here they endured and left an everlasting impression on the history and culture of the South Central Kentucky region. Explore Mammoth Cave’s impact on our human story and learn how so many people are forever connected to this land.

And, what is spelunking? (in the United States and Canada and potholing in the United Kingdom and Ireland) – it is the recreational pastime of exploring wild cave systems. It’s also known as caving, as well. In contrast, speleology is the scientific study of caves and the cave environment.

A journey into Mammoth Cave on a guided cave tour is an essential part of a visit to the park. Whether it is your first time to the park or your tenth, there are several things to consider when planning your trip.

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