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Mammoth Cave National ParkMatt Bransford leading a group into Mammoth Cave, circa 1920
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Backpack and bags

The Following Items are not permitted on Cave Tours:

• Camera Bags and Tripods
• Strollers
• Luggage (suitcases, duffel bags, etc.)
• Backpacks
• Bags of any type (including purses and diaper bags). Bags containing necessary medicinal supplies are permitted, but must be inspected and tagged as approved at the visitor center.

 
 

The following items are not permitted on cave tours or in the visitor center.

• Any other type of weapon (clubs, batons, brass knuckles, etc.)
• Pepper Spray/Mace
• Sharp Intstruments (box cutters, scissors, etc.)
• Knives
• Firearms

Secure these items in your vehicle, or in one of the lockers provided at the bus loading area.
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Did You Know? Native Americans mined minerals in Mammoth Cave for 2,000 years.  

Did You Know?
Native Americans of the Early Woodland period gathered minerals from Mammoth Cave between 2,000 and 4,000 years ago ... no one knows why. Objects they left behind – slippers, cane torches, gourds, and mussel shells – remain perfectly preserved in the cave.

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Last Updated: March 02, 2007 at 16:39 EST