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Great explorers: Stephen Bishop of Mammoth Cave

Trudging through the dark with a dim lantern, a remarkable black man named Stephen Bishop tirelessly explored the world's ...
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You have to look beneath the surface to fully appreciate Mammoth Cave National Park

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 ...
Lexington Herald Leader

Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky could get even bigger. Here’s how

In our Uniquely Kentucky stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you the quirky and cool, historic and infamous, beloved and unforgettable, and everything-in-between stories of what makes our ...
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From Hiking, Biking and Cave Tours: Top 11 Things to Do Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky

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 ...
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Two new ancient shark species discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park

AND ANCIENT DISCOVERY INSIDE THE WALLS OF MAMMOTH CAVE. ALL RIGHT, LISTEN UP. PALEONTOLOGIST UNVEILED TWO NEW FOSSILIZED SHARK SPECIES THAT ARE COMPLETELY NEW TO SCIENCE. IT’S BELIEVED THESE NEW ...
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A 100-year-old tragic cave accident led to this national park. Here's what happened.

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.