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Sand Cave, where the Floyd Collins tragedy that led to a national park took place.
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How a nightmarish tragedy led to a National Park

Avatar photo by Will De Man April 30, 2025April 29, 2025

“Alright, we’re going to have everyone turn out their lights.”  If you’ve visited Mammoth Cave National Park (or really any show cave in the country) you’ve probably had an experience like this. Deep in the cavern, all the lights are put out, plunging visitors into a darkness that can only be experienced in the subterranean.  […]

A 4 inch long male and female Clavusodens hunting for early crustaceans on the sea floor that once covered much of central Kentucky during the Middle Mississippian period, 340 million years ago.
Posted inScience

New ancient shark species discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson March 11, 2025March 11, 2025
The Old Guide's Cemetery in Mammoth Cave National Park. The first cave explorer and several tuberculosis patients are buried just a short hike from the visitor's center.
Posted inTravel

Tales from National Parks to add some scare to spooky season

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 30, 2024October 31, 2024
Fog at the entrance to Mammoth Cave.
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Mammoth Cave uses negative survey ranking to invite visitors to “experience the disappointment” for themselves

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

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