{"id":9712,"date":"2022-04-27T17:24:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T17:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/?p=9712"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:25:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T17:25:17","slug":"mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-attachment-id=\"10865\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/pin-mammoth-cave-np-01-copy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PIN-Mammoth-Cave-NP-01-copy.jpg?fit=1200%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"PIN-Mammoth-Cave-NP-01-copy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PIN-Mammoth-Cave-NP-01-copy.jpg?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PIN-Mammoth-Cave-NP-01-copy.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park near Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-10865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PIN-Mammoth-Cave-NP-01-copy.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PIN-Mammoth-Cave-NP-01-copy.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PIN-Mammoth-Cave-NP-01-copy.jpg?resize=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1 285w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PIN-Mammoth-Cave-NP-01-copy.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PIN-Mammoth-Cave-NP-01-copy.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mammoth Cave National Park: A Family-Friendly Adventure in Kentucky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a family trip to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky? This natural wonder offers a mix of kid-friendly cave tours, scenic hiking trails, and nearby attractions like Dinosaur World and Lost River Cave. Whether you&#8217;re camping under the stars or staying in a hotel near Cave City, Mammoth Cave is one of the best family-friendly destinations in southern Kentucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Mammoth Cave Is Great for Families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>It\u2019s the largest cave system in the world, with over 400 miles explored<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers guided cave tours suitable for all ages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Features easy hiking trails, picnic areas, and a visitor center with interactive exhibits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Located near family-friendly attractions like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinosaurworld.com\/kentucky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dinosaur World<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/01\/08\/what-youll-love-about-the-national-corvette-museum-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">National Corvette Museum<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinosaurworld.com\/kentucky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mammoth Cave National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">With more than 400 miles of vast chambers and rock tunnels, Mammoth Cave National Park is home to the world&#8217;s longest known cave system. We visited <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2021\/10\/24\/historic-lockport-new-york-cave-tour-and-boat-ride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one historic cave in New York<\/a><\/em><\/strong> a few months ago and really enjoyed it. For this trip, we decided to meet up with some family and explore Mammoth Cave located about 45 minutes outside of Bowling Green, Kentucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We planned on arriving early, and I&#8217;m glad we did. We needed time to park, find our way around, and use the restroom. Even if there are a few minutes to kill before the tour, there is a small museum and gift shop that are fun to visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please Note:<\/strong> When we visited masks were required at Mammoth Cave National Park &#8211; outside, inside the Visitor&#8217;s Center, on the buses, in the pavilions, and inside the caves. As of April 2022, masks WERE NO LONGER required.<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/conditions.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Please check here for current updates.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other National Park Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not a fan of caves, there is plenty to do above ground. The Park is a nature lover&#8217;s dream offering hiking, horseback riding, ziplining, and rock climbing. There is also canoeing and kayaking on the Green and Nolin rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">While at the Visitor&#8217;s Center, you can get a map of all of the park trails. The main trails in this area are the Turnhole Bend Nature Trail, Cedar Sink Trail, Sand Cave Trail, Sloan&#8217;s Crossing Pond Walk, and the Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail. These trails are beautiful. You can walk\/hike these trails before\/after your cave tour &#8211; or instead of exploring caves if you like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are the links to learn more about all of the activities at Mammoth Cave National Park:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/weather and climate at Mammoth Cave National Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking Trails<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/horseback.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horseback Riding<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/bicycling.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biking Trails<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/canoeing-kayaking-and-boating.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canoeing, Kayaking, and Boating<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/fishing.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fishing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MCNPRoadsFerry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mammoth Cave Ferry (status updates)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Campgrounds<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/macacampground.htm\">Mammoth Cave Campground<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/maplespringscg.htm\">Maple Springs Group Campground<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/houchinferrycg.htm\">Houchin Campground<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/weather.htm\">Weather and Climate at Mammoth Cave National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Hiking Trails for All Ages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Cedar Sink Trail<\/strong> \u2013 A scenic loop with a dramatic sinkhole and wildlife viewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sand Cave Trail<\/strong> \u2013 Short and stroller-friendly, with historical significance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Echo River Spring Trail<\/strong> \u2013 Boardwalk trail with views of the river and native plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"10855\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/green-river-ferry-3604092_1920\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/green-river-ferry-3604092_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"green-river-ferry-3604092_1920\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/green-river-ferry-3604092_1920.jpg?fit=640%2C360&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/green-river-ferry-3604092_1920.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Green River Ferry at Mammoth Cave National Park\" class=\"wp-image-10855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/green-river-ferry-3604092_1920.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/green-river-ferry-3604092_1920.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/green-river-ferry-3604092_1920.jpg?resize=640%2C360&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/green-river-ferry-3604092_1920.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/green-river-ferry-3604092_1920.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/green-river-ferry-3604092_1920.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Green River Ferry at Mammoth Cave National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For our trip, we did explore a few trails, but for the most part, we wanted to explore a few caves&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9926\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-35-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-35-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1630716262&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-35-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-35-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-35-1.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-35-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-35-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-35-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-35-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9885\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-32\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-32.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1630706931&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-32\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-32.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-32.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-32.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-32.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-32.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-32.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" data-attachment-id=\"9886\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-33\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-33.jpg?fit=960%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1630706979&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-33\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-33.jpg?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-33.jpg?resize=960%2C1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-33.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-33.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-33.jpg?resize=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1 285w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-33.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9887\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-34\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-34.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1630707184&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-34\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-34.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-34.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-34.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-34.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-34.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-34.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9890\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-38\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-38.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1630707243&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-38\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-38.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-38.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-38.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-38.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-38.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-38.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Lay of the Land&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After you exit the Visitor Center, you can head left for the bus and tour pavilions or head straight to cross the bridge. This bridge will take you over the downward walking trail that takes you to the Historic Cave Tour and the Mammoth Passage Tour. At the end of the bridge, you will see some sitting\/eating areas and the entrances to a building that houses more restrooms, The Spelunkers Cafe &amp; Ice Cream Parlor, and The Green River Grill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9896\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-36\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-36.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1630715417&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-36\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-36.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-36.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-36.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-36.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-36.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-36.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9892\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-37-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-37-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1630715353&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-37-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-37-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-37-1.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-37-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-37-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-37-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-37-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cave Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are many cave options available at Mammoth Cave. It is important to purchase your cave tour tickets ahead of time. When we bought our tickets, many of the tours were already sold out. We did manage to find 2 tours that we were interested in. We booked one in the morning and one in the afternoon, leaving us time for lunch and exploring the area in between tour times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You can print out your tickets to bring to the cave. Or you can pull up your ticket on your phone. The problem that we encountered on our visit was that cell service was shotty &#8211; like really bad. So&#8230; I recommend taking a photo of your ticket and saving the photo to your phone to show before you get on the bus to head to the cave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Are cave tours safe for young children?<\/strong> A: Yes! Tours like Frozen Niagara are short, well-lit, and designed for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What age is best for Mammoth Cave tours?<\/strong> A: Kids 5 and up can enjoy most tours; older children may prefer the more adventurous routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Can we bring snacks or water inside the cave?<\/strong> A: Water is allowed on some tours, but food must be consumed outside the cave areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Are there bathrooms along the trails or in the cave?<\/strong> A: Bathrooms are available at the visitor center and near trailheads, but not inside the cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick the right cave tour(s) for you:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Historic Cave Tour<\/strong> &#8211; This tour is 2 miles and lasts 2 hours. There are 540 steps with several inclines (in addition to ascending and descending into the cave). I am old and out of shape, but I did this tour and lived to tell you about it. It&#8217;s a great tour if you&#8217;re adventurous and love history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Domes &amp; Dripstones Tour<\/strong> &#8211; This tour is only 3\/4 mile, but lasts 2 hours. There are several steep inclines that some may find difficult. There are 500 steps, but 280 of those are the ones on the descent into the cave if that helps you decide on taking the tour. Again, I&#8217;m old\/40s and chubby and flabby, and I survived this tour (and the historic tour all on the same day).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Frozen Niagara Tour <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This is a short and easy tour. It only consists of 12 steps. You can take about 100 more steps, but you don&#8217;t have to -it&#8217;s an optional part of the tour. This is probably the most popular and famous spot on all the tours at Mammoth Cave. It lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes, and you travel about 1\/4 mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Mammoth Passage Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This tour is about 3\/4 mile and lasts about an hour and 15 minutes. It&#8217;s basically 1\/2 of the Historic Tour. The inclines are easy and the cave is HUGE &#8211; think Wide Open Spaces! And, the walkways are broad as well. There are about 130 steps, mostly to enter and leave, but it is an easy tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Gothic Avenue Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This tour is one mile and lasts 2 hours. There are 160 stairs and is considered to be a moderate trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Cleaveland Avenue Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This moderate hike is 2 miles and lasts 2 hours. The descent is 200 steps, and there is an elevator to exit the cave. If the elevator is not in service, you will backtrack through the cave and exit up the original 200 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Grand Avenue Tour <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This is the longest and most difficult tour that is offered at Mammoth Cave National Park. The tour lasts 4 hours, has over 1300 steps, and has steep inclines (as well as the ascent and descent). I recommend this cave for someone with a lot of stamina or someone very athletic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Cave Tours for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Frozen Niagara Tour<\/strong> &#8211; Short, easy, and visually stunning\u2014ideal for young children and grandparents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Discovery Tour <\/strong>&#8211; Self-guided and flexible, great for families who want to explore at their own pace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Historic Tour<\/strong> &#8211; A bit more adventurous, perfect for older kids and teens interested in geology and history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Read more about the cave tours and make reservations <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/cave-tours.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Wear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Because of the temperature underground, you might want to bring a hoodie, sweatshirt, or light jacket during your cave tour. Cave temperatures can vary widely near entrances. The deep cave temperature is 54\u00baF (12\u00baC) while surface temperatures in the summer can exceed 90\u00baF (32\u00baC). We did so much walking, I honestly never got cold and didn&#8217;t need an extra layer of clothes. But, it is cool down there and we stopped several times to listen to the tour guide, and it was very chilly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We visited Mammoth Cave National Park at the end of summer, and it was hot, hot, HOT. But, as soon as we hit the entrance of the caves, a wonderful cool breeze hit us. And, we were nice and cool for the rest of the tour. Some of these tours go on for miles, and you climb stairs and inclines. You will probably work up a sweat. My family dressed in layers. They wore hoodies over t-shirts and wrapped the hoodie around their waist if they got cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I definitely recommend wearing comfortable close-toed shoes &#8211; shoes that you would wear hiking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domes &amp; Dripstones Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our first tour of the day was the Domes &amp; Dripstones tour. This is the most popular cave tour at Mammoth Cave National Park. It is considered moderately difficult and lasts about 2 hours. The Domes &amp; Dolomites tour <strong><em>INCLUDES<\/em><\/strong> the Frozen Niagara tour.  I just feel like you should know that in case you are planning on doing more than one tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our group had purchased our tickets ahead of time, but you can buy tickets at the Visitors Center. We checked our group in at the Visitor&#8217;s Center and spent a little time at the museum and gift shops. Then, we headed out to our designated shelter, Shelter B, where buses were waiting for us. (There are 2 shelters for tours, so make sure you make your way to the correct one.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9889\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-39\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1630707258&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-39\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9928\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-39-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1630707316&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-39-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39-1.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The best all-around option for families with small children or those who find a lot of stairs a challenge is the Frozen Niagara Tour. Lasting about an hour and 15 minutes, it\u2019s a short trip and passes through a relatively well-lit part of the cave, so it\u2019s better for those who might be a little claustrophobic.\" class=\"wp-image-9928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-39-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9888\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-40\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-40.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1630707312&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-40\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-40.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-40.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-40.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-40.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-40.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-40.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"11092\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/bowling-green-bus-copy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bowling-Green-bus-copy.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bowling-Green-bus-copy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bowling-Green-bus-copy.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bowling-Green-bus-copy.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bowling-Green-bus-copy.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bowling-Green-bus-copy.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bowling-Green-bus-copy.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bowling-Green-bus-copy.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bowling-Green-bus-copy.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bowling-Green-bus-copy.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This tour begins in a sinkhole. Then it passes through huge domes and ends in the dripstone section known as Frozen Niagara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We made our way down into the cave. It was nice to have steps, but we had to watch our heads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"9931\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-19\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-19.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-19\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-19.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-19.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" \" class=\"wp-image-9931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-19.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-19.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-19.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-19.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-19.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t look down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" data-attachment-id=\"9932\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-18\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-18.jpg?fit=960%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-18\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-18.jpg?fit=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-18.jpg?resize=960%2C1280&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-18.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-18.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-18.jpg?resize=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-18.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Another tight squeeze&#8230;Watch your head&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"9954\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-drips-01-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Drips-01-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-Drips-01-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Drips-01-1.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Drips-01-1.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Drips-01-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Drips-01-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Drips-01-1.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Drips-01-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Drips-01-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"9920\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-27-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-27-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-27-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-27-1.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-27-1.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-27-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-27-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-27-1.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-27-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-27-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"9923\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-25\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-25.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-25\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-25.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-25.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-25.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-25.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-25.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-25.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-25.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning About the Cave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We were able to explore the caves at our own pace. There was one tour guide leading our group and one who stayed at the back. They both made sure that no one was left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">At one point, we all met up at a large opening in the cave and sat down. The tour guide gave us some facts about the cave and the cave workers. He also turned out all the lights so that we could sit in complete darkness and silence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">During our stop, we learned that a group of private citizens formed the Mammoth Cave National Park Association to protect the park in 1926, almost 100 years ago. Mammoth Cave National Park was officially dedicated as a national park in 1941, became a World Heritage Site in 1981, and became an International Biosphere Reserve in 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Animal Species That Live in the Caves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Now, don&#8217;t freak out&#8230;yes, there are animals that live in the caves, but I didn&#8217;t see any on our visit. It could have been that it was just so dark. Some did see the occasional spider, but all of the animals in the cave are harmless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are about 200 animal species that live in the caves, and three of them are endangered. Some animals are full-time inhabitants of the caves, some species leave the cave for meals, and some animals use the cave for shelter\/protection\/hibernation on occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Troglobites<\/strong> &#8211; they spend their entire lives in caves and cannot survive outside the cave &#8211; includes Kentucky cave shrimp, the eyeless cave fish, cave crickets, and the cave fly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trogloxenes<\/strong> &#8211; they rely on caves for shelter or to hibernate but leave regularly for food &#8211; include&nbsp;pack rats, bats, and cave crickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Troglophiles<\/strong> &#8211; they can live their whole lives in caves but can live outside of a cave, as long as it is in a cavelike environment\/conditions &#8211; cave crayfish, the sculpin, the spring fish, salamanders, and spiders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"9925\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-23\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-23.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-23\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-23.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-23.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-23.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-23.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-23.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-23.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-23.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"9922\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-26-2-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-2-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-26-2-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-2-1.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-2-1.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-2-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-2-1.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-2-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" data-attachment-id=\"9921\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-26-1-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-1-2.jpg?fit=1080%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-26-1-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-1-2.jpg?fit=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-1-2.jpg?resize=1080%2C1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-1-2.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-1-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-1-2.jpg?resize=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-26-1-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\" data-attachment-id=\"9894\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-30\/\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-30.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-30.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-30.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-30.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wash Yo&#8217; Feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After we returned to the Visitors Center, our first order of business was to clean the bottom of our shoes. We all had to walk through a soapy sort of conveyor belt &#8211; like a &#8220;car wash&#8221; but for shoes. The reason for this was to destroy the<strong> <\/strong>fungus from the cave that stuck to our shoes. It had been discovered that the fungus from the cave was killing the above-ground bat population. Don&#8217;t worry &#8211; the fungus is harmless to humans and other animals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It was discovered (first in 2006) that the fungus had threatened at least 9 bat species and already killed millions of bats across the Northeast and in the Midwest. This fungus is known as white-nose syndrome because it makes bats\u2019 muzzles look like dandelions about to go to seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\" data-attachment-id=\"9893\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-31\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-31.jpg?fit=2016%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2016,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-31\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-31.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" 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data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-03.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-03.jpg?resize=2016%2C1512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9716\" style=\"width:810px;height:608px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-03.jpg?w=2016&amp;ssl=1 2016w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-03.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-03.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-03.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-03.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-03.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After lunch and exploring the area, we headed toward our 2nd cave tour of the day. &nbsp;We didn&#8217;t need a bus to take us on this tour. There was a paved walkway that led us from the welcome center to the cave entrance. This walkway sloped downward and was easy, but let me tell ya, after the 2-hour cave hike, this hill walking back up was a BEAST!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Historic Tour was very different from our morning cave tour. After the narrow and tight passages in the Domes and Dripstones tour, this huge cave was a nice surprise. The entryway is HUGE, the caves were HUGE, and the walkways were &#8230; WIDE. There are, however, a few tight squeezes scattered throughout the cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">With that being said&#8230;toward the end of the cave tour, we encountered Fat Man&#8217;s Misery. And let me tell you, it could also be called a chubby claustrophobic girl&#8217;s nightmare. The rock walkway is very narrow &#8211; about two feet wide. The ceilings got very low at times. There were times when I was hunched over and walking sideways just to get through. There was a line of people ahead of me and a line of people behind me. I did have a mini anxiety attack, but I talked myself through it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re thinking about this tour, but want to skip Fat Man&#8217;s Misery, you might want to try the Mammoth Passage Tour instead. It only takes you part of the way into the cave, avoiding the Misery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning About the Cave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We saw how cave workers lived and survived in the caves. They were paid well, which attracted many. It was interesting (and kind of sad) to learn that the cave workers were only paid enough to get through a day or two &#8211; just enough to survive. They were never given enough to pay for their way home because if they left, they would never come back. This guaranteed that the men would continue working and wouldn&#8217;t leave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t Forget to Stretch&#8230;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Now, I will let you know that at the end of this tour, we were very tired. But, we still had to climb what felt like a million narrow stairs on some scaffolding in order to get out of the cave. We were fine, but this tour wore us out! But, it was our 2nd tour of the day. If you&#8217;re athletic and\/or energetic &#8211; you&#8217;ll be fine. If you&#8217;re older and\/or semi-lazy &#8211; you&#8217;ll live, but you&#8217;ll be sore the next day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\" data-attachment-id=\"9717\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-04\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-04.jpg?fit=2016%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2016,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-04.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-04.jpg?resize=2016%2C1512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-04.jpg?w=2016&amp;ssl=1 2016w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-04.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-04.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-04.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-04.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mammoth-Cave-04.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Above photo: The entrance\/exit of the Historic Cave Tour. The cold air that hits you here is so nice and refreshing in the hot summer months.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" data-attachment-id=\"9956\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-historic-04\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-04.jpg?fit=1080%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-Historic-04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-04.jpg?fit=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/246391913_2019553054887601_5638280233284051898_n.jpg?w=2016&amp;ssl=1 2016w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/246391913_2019553054887601_5638280233284051898_n.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/246391913_2019553054887601_5638280233284051898_n.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/246391913_2019553054887601_5638280233284051898_n.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/246391913_2019553054887601_5638280233284051898_n.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/246391913_2019553054887601_5638280233284051898_n.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fat Man&#8217;s Misery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9952\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-11\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-11.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-11\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-11.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-11.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-11.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-11.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-11.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-11.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Below is my view of Fat Man&#8217;s Misery &#8211; it was tight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"9958\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-historic-07\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-07.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-Historic-07\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-07.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-07.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-07.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-07.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-07.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-07.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-07.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This cave tour circles back around, and you end up exiting at the same spot that you entered. You&#8217;ll pass the small waterfall and climb the staircase on the right to exit the cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" data-attachment-id=\"9948\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-43\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-43.jpg?fit=1080%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-43\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-43.jpg?fit=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-43.jpg?resize=1080%2C1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-43.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-43.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-43.jpg?resize=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-43.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"9946\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-42\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-42.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-42\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-42.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-42.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-42.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-42.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-42.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-42.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Once we got to the top of the staircase and were out of the cave, we went back through the shoe &#8220;car wash&#8221; to get the deadly bat fungus off of our shoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" data-attachment-id=\"9957\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/mammoth-cave-historic-06\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-06.jpg?fit=960%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mammoth-Cave-Historic-06\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-06.jpg?fit=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-06.jpg?resize=960%2C1280&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mammoth Cave National Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-9957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-06.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-06.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-06.jpg?resize=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mammoth-Cave-Historic-06.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mammoth Passage Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This tour is 1\/2 of the Historic Cave Tour (the first half). We first climbed down into a huge hole in the ground. The cold, crisp air was a nice surprise on that hot summer day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Cave was massive. It&#8217;s unbelievable that there&#8217;s a hole that big underground. It was amazing. On our first tour stop, we saw artifacts left behind by historic and prehistoric people. We learned how people worked and lived in the past as the caves were worked on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t know which tour to pick, I would start with this one. It&#8217;s not a cramped cave nor does it give you a claustrophobic feeling. With the big rooms, minimum steps, and wide walkways, it&#8217;s a perfect &#8220;starter&#8221; cave and a great cave for families with little kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frozen Niagara Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for the best cave tour for families with small children (or those who can&#8217;t handle a lot of stairs), the Frozen Niagara Tour is also a good choice. This tour lasts about an hour and 15 minutes and is relatively easy. And, since it is very well-lit, it is also good for children and those with claustrophobic issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wild Cave Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This tour is not for the faint of heart (or couch potato like me). This tour lasts 6 hours &#8211; <strong><em>6 HOURS<\/em><\/strong> and covers 5 miles of cave.  The caves are dirty, damp, and a little bit spooky. This is for hardcore adventure lovers &#8211; true caving and spelunking enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking Trails: Cedar Sink &amp; Heritage Trail Loop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-attachment-id=\"15525\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/pexels-ben-maxwell-479813-1194235-copy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ben-maxwell-479813-1194235-copy.jpg?fit=1200%2C1600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-ben-maxwell-479813-1194235 copy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ben-maxwell-479813-1194235-copy.jpg?fit=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ben-maxwell-479813-1194235-copy.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ben-maxwell-479813-1194235-copy.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ben-maxwell-479813-1194235-copy.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ben-maxwell-479813-1194235-copy.jpg?resize=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ben-maxwell-479813-1194235-copy.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ben-maxwell-479813-1194235-copy.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cedar Sink Trail (1\u20131.8 miles; Easy\u2013Moderate)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A scenic lollipop loop leading into a massive karst sinkhole. The sinkhole is about 300\u202ffeet deep. You will need to climb stairs in and out. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A one-mile round trip with 150 feet of stairs down and up. Takes about 1 hour to complete the full loop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This is a beautiful hike through the forest. You might see wildflowers, and some creatures like snakes, butterflies, and salamanders. There are signs giving geology lessons along the way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Heritage Trail Loop (~0.35 miles; Easy)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>This forest trail is paved, has minimal elevation, and is accessible behind the Visitor Center <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for families, individuals with mobility concerns, or as a relaxing activity before or after your cave tour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stargazing Events &amp; Night Sky Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-attachment-id=\"15527\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-nicole-avagliano-1132392-2706654-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that Mammoth Cave is designated an International Dark Sky Park? Me neither! As I researched the park for our trip, I learned that Mammoth Cave National Park is perfect for stargazing! The park frequently hosts ranger-led night sky programs. Telescopes are provided for guests to view constellations and planets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips for a Great Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you aren&#8217;t able to join a ranger-led program, you can use binoculars under quiet, dark skies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Use red-light flashlights to preserve night vision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It&#8217;s best to find an open area near the Visitor Center to avoid light pollution <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Adventures: Kayaking &amp; Canoeing on the Green &amp; Nolin Rivers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-attachment-id=\"15530\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shivkumarsd-1522344-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mammoth Cave National Park is part of the Green &amp; Nolin Rivers Blueway. It stretches 36 miles! The navigable water has seven access points and is designated as a National Water Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Outfitters that offer short excursions, multi-day paddling adventures, and everything in between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mammothcavecanoe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Green River Canoeing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavelandkayak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Caveland Kayak &amp; Canoe<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/canoeing-kayaking-and-boating.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mammoth Cave Canoe &amp; Kayak<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventuresofmammothcave.com\/rentals\/kayak-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Adventures of Mammoth Cave<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why paddle here?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What You&#8217;ll See:<\/strong> Find limestone bluffs and lush forests, wildlife- turkeys, deer, beavers, and waterfowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Two Rivers to Explore:<\/strong> 23\u202fmiles of the Green River and 7\u202fmiles of the Nolin River <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What Trip Should I Choose? Some trips last from 3\u20134 hours, and others are overnight trips. You can join a short guided float that is perfect for families, or an adventurous eco-tour that lasts longer (for more experienced paddlers).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Horseback Riding Trails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-attachment-id=\"15536\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/horses-7508930_1280\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/horses-7508930_1280.jpg?fit=1280%2C853&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,853\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"horses-7508930_1280\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/horses-7508930_1280.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/horses-7508930_1280.jpg?resize=1280%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/horses-7508930_1280.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/horses-7508930_1280.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/horses-7508930_1280.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/horses-7508930_1280.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Horseback Riding is offered through outfitters at Mammoth Cave National Park. You can also ride with your own horse on the park&#8217;s backcountry trails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doublejstables.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Double J Stables<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; They offer guided rides on over 85\u202fmiles of trails. Horseback rides can last 1-2 hours, and are available for ages 6+.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventuresofmammothcave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Adventures of Mammoth Cave<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; They offer guided rides suited for beginners and families through the hills of Mammoth Cave.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Can you bring your own horse?<\/strong> Yes! Backcountry camping with proper permits is allowed, with hitch posts provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Reservations are required\u2014book via phone or outfitter websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Family-Friendly Attractions <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-attachment-id=\"15537\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/mammoth-cave-national-park-in-bowling-green-kentucky\/kangaroo-7841008_1280\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kangaroo-7841008_1280.jpg?fit=1280%2C853&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,853\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"kangaroo-7841008_1280\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kangaroo-7841008_1280.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kangaroo-7841008_1280.jpg?resize=1280%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kangaroo-7841008_1280.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kangaroo-7841008_1280.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kangaroo-7841008_1280.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kangaroo-7841008_1280.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond paddling, hiking, stargazing, and horseback rides, the area offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maca\/planyourvisit\/ranger-led-programs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ranger-led junior ranger programs<\/a><\/strong> and science activities, including cave tours <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Easy trails like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/kentucky\/sloans-crossing-pond-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Sloan\u2019s Crossing Pond Walk<\/a><\/strong>, Echo River Spring Trail, and the Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike &amp; Hike Trail (9 mi, flat) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Nearby attractions:<\/strong> Pet a Kangaroo at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kentuckydownunder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo<\/a><\/strong>. Feed camels and enjoy other animal encounters at<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dutchcountrysafari.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Dutch Country Safari<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; about 30\u202fminutes away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">On\u2011site outfitters offer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventuresofmammothcave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">zip\u2011lining<\/a><\/strong>, aerial challenge courses, tower drops, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Eat Near Mammoth Cave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mammothcavelodge.com\/dining-mammoth-cave\/\" title=\"\">Green River Grill<\/a><\/strong> (inside the park) \u2013 Casual dining with kid-friendly options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g39265-d1102044-Reviews-Watermill-Cave_City_Kentucky.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Watermill Restaurant<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Southern comfort food in Cave City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elmazatlan.com\/locations\/cave-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">El Mazatlan<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Mexican cuisine with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elmazatlan.com\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">5 locations in Bowling Green<\/a><\/strong> and one in<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/elmazatlan.com\/locations\/cave-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cave City<\/a>, <\/strong>great for families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Know Before You Go&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mammoth Cave National Park offers a rich blend of water-based exploration, scenic hikes, equestrian adventures, night sky magic, and family fun\u2014all set within a stunning natural and geological landscape. To make the most of your trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Plan ahead<\/strong>\u2014book gear, tours, and rides early, especially for weekends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pack smart<\/strong>\u2014bring layers, water gear, and safety essentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Respect regulations<\/strong>\u2014wear life jackets, avoid alcohol, and follow park rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Embrace variety<\/strong>\u2014mix paddling, hiking, stargazing, riding, and ranger programs for a full experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re drifting down the Green River, descending into a lush sinkhole, spotting constellations, or bonding over a horseback ride, Mammoth Cave offers unforgettable outdoor adventures for every kind of traveler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mammoth Cave National Park Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mammoth Cave National Park is open 24 hours a day. However, the Visitor&#8217;s Center closes at 4:30 p.m. in the winter and 6:00 p.m. in the summer. If you are planning on camping during your trip, know that camping is only possible in designated campgrounds or backcountry campsites with a valid reservation or permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Mammoth Cave National Park \/\/ 1 Visitor Center Parkway &#8211; Mammoth Cave,&nbsp;KY&nbsp;42259-0007 \/\/  270-758-2180<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Have you been to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky? What activities and\/or tours did you try? I&#8217;d love to hear all about it in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mammoth Cave National Park: A Family-Friendly Adventure in Kentucky Planning a family trip to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky? This natural wonder offers a mix of kid-friendly cave tours, scenic hiking trails, and nearby attractions like Dinosaur World and Lost River Cave. Whether you&#8217;re camping under the stars or staying in a hotel near 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