A “Cool” Alternative: Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth_Cave_National_Park (Kentucky)
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This summer has been a really hot one and the thought of exploring National Parks that involve the heat such as Grand Canyon or the Badlands can make one sweat. If you want a cooler option, try Mammoth Canyon National Park. Here are some articles on this national park in Kentucky.

Mammoth Cave National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Official site: includes calendar; tours, events and activities; history and nature of the park; governance and volunteer support.

Publish Date: 08/24/2006 17:00

http://www.nps.gov/maca/

Mammoth Cave National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Mammoth Cave National Park, located in the state of Kentucky, has the world’s largest network of natural caves and underground passageways, which are characteristic examples of limestone formations. The park and its underground network …

Publish Date: 09/13/2006 17:00

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/150

Cool Caves in North America

This incredible, peerless national park in the fine state of Kentucky contains one of the best known caves on the planet. Mammoth is the longest subterranean system in recorded history and holds two major distinctions as both a UNESCO …

Publish Date: 07/13/2010 11:27

http://blog.ratestogo.com/cool-caves-in-north-america/

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