Mammoth Cave National Park

Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.

Waterfall at Historic Entrance

The sound of falling water welcomes visitors into the natural entrance of Mammoth Cave.

A cascade of water pours over a rock ledge. Green foliage is in the background.

Historic Entrance

The Historic Entrance to Mammoth Cave has welcomed explorers for centuries.

A long staircase travels down a slope into the dark cave opening.

Cleaveland Avenue

The network of cave passages in the Mammoth Cave system stretches over 400 miles.

A long cave passage with an oval shape.

Good Spring Baptist Church

Three historic church structures still stand, shedding light on the pre-park communities that once existed here.

A small white church building with yellow flowers in the foreground.

Heritage Trail

The half-mile Heritage Trail leads to panoramic views of the Green River.

A wooden boardwalk leads into the forest.

Green River Valley

Rolling hills and valleys can be seen from many of the overlooks in the park.

A view of a river valley with hills covered in trees. A blue sky with white clouds stands above.

Gothic Avenue

Over two hundred years of guided tours leads to the history of Mammoth Cave.

A large stacked stone pillar reaches the flat ceiling containing signatures in a cave passage.