Interior of Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave National Park in central Kentucky is home of Mammoth Cave, the largest caves system in the world. Mammoth Cave does not have the beautiful formations associated with many caves. It's grandeur comes from the sheer size of the cave. There are wide walkways and deep holes with water somewhere way down below.
Mammoth Cave
The cave is so large that there are several tours that cover small bits of the cave. No single tour is able to take in the entire cave. The best you can hope for is to get an appreciation the for the huge size and scale of the place.
Ferry over Green River Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park includes the area around the cave itself. If you explore this part of the park you'll find springs that are fed by water from the park. You're also likely to see deer. And you'll find the Green River Ferry, one of few remaining rural car ferries in the US.
In the late 1800s, before the national park was established, Mammoth Cave and other caves in the area could be reached vis the Mammoth Cave Rail Road. The railroad operated until 1931. The engine and car on exhibit at the park and a hiking/bike trail are all that remain of the Mammoth Cave Railroad. You can find more information on the Mammoth RR here Mammoth Cave Railroad and here Steel Rails. Note this last link is narrated so check the audio volume on your browser.
Engine and Car for Mammoth Cave Rail Road
Train engine
Inside Mammoth Cave
Inside Mammoth Cave
Inside Mammoth Cave