How did Mammoth Cave form? What unique geological processes occurred to create what Arthur M. Palmer, in his book A Geological Guide to Mammoth Cave National Park, says is “… a natural underground ...

It may come as a surprise that the subterranean world of Mammoth Cave is not immune to the impacts of air pollution. Airborne contaminants can find their way into the cave passages, affecting delicate ...

New species of shark discovered in Mammoth Cave Researchers said that Troglocladodus trimblei is one of the new genus and species of shark identified through teeth found within geologic layers in ...

The surface of Mammoth Cave National Park encompasses about 80 ... 10 miles of passages available for tours. Rangers dispense geological lore and tell tales about real and imagined happenings ...

Nature’s underground wonders have captivated explorers and curious travelers across the country for centuries. From ...

Cave explorer Floyd Collins got trapped in Sand Cave in Kentucky 100 years ago and later died. The incident drew national attention and helped lead to the creation of Mammoth Cave National Park.

Mammoth Cave National Park is set to implement a comprehensive Land and River Trails Management Plan aimed at enhancing the ...

One of its most striking geological features ... describes the sight as "a cave turned inside out." To view the formations, visitors can walk along the Mammoth Hot Springs' maze of platforms ...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - 100 years ago, Mammoth Cave became home to one of the hottest stories of the time. The story of Floyd Collins made national headlines after he became trapped under a ...

Sixteen students from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University (WKU), including Corbin’s ...

Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is home to a wide variety of wildlife, both above and below ground. Most commonly-seen above ground are squirrels, and deer. Rarer sights include coyotes, black ...