Nestled in the rolling hills of central Kentucky along the Green River, Mammoth Cave National Park is a must-see for any adventurous family.
Walk through hardwood forest to a cave spring on this hiking trail that begins near the Historic Entrance on River Styx Road.
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Take your family for a walk along a scenic creek valley, dotted with spring wildflowers if you time your trip right. You’ll find the trailhead on Sal Hollow Road off of Flint Ridge Road.
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For a do-it-yourself excursion, families can launch their non-motorized boats at Green River Ferry and paddle at their own pace instead of floating all the way downstream outside of the park.
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Junior Ranger programs help kids ages 5-12 learn about the park through activities like cave ecology bingo and earn fun badges and patches.
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History comes alive at Mammoth Cave with a self-guided tour around the Historic Entrance area where tourists first started exploring the cave system nearly 200 years ago.
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Friendly guides will match beginner and young riders with gentle horses. As you ride through shaded forests and along hilltop overlooks, guides share stories about the park’s wildlife and history.