The longest cave in the world is now even longer, according to the Cave Research Foundation.Mammoth Cave National Park, located in South Central Kentucky, announced on its Facebook page that it has ...

The longest cave in the world is now even longer. Researchers have discovered eight new miles of the Mammoth Cave system, now making the total count 420 known miles of cave passages. The underground ...

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Explore its unique karst topography, springs, caves, and rich history. Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a ...

Located in Central Kentucky, Mammoth Cave National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve. It is home to the longest known cave in the world and features over 400 ...

Caves have always fascinated me. Their otherworldly formations, rich histories, and the mysteries they hold make them irresistible. Walking through their dark, winding passageways with just a dimly ...

Mammoth Cave has been captivating imaginations for thousands of years. “Obviously, the geology is amazing. It's what (first) brought people here and what brings people back to study this region,” said ...

Mammoth Cave National Park may be getting more mammoth. A bill to expand the park boundaries by more than 500 acres was introduced in Congress last week. The Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary ...

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. (WBKO/Gray News) - A national park in Kentucky seems to be taking recent criticism in stride. Mammoth Cave National Park found itself ranked among the “most disappointing” U.S.

Emily Pennington is a columnist and longtime Outside contributor. For her 63 Parks column, she visited every U.S. national park. 63 Parks Traveler started with a simple goal: to visit every U.S.

Two hundred feet below ground level at Mammoth Cave National Park, Park Ranger Jerry Bransford shines his flashlight on the cave's wall and illuminates an inscription: "Mat 1850." "Mat" was Jerry's ...