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Mammoth Cave National Park
Homeland Security
 
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Homeland Security Mammoth Cave National Park observes the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Advisory System. In the event of a national Red Alert, Mammoth Cave National Park will modify some of its tour schedule to increase security and your safety. Your tour reservation may have to be adjusted. Please contact the park at (270)758-2180 in the event of a Red Alert to learn whether changes have been made to your tour choices.
 

 
Homeland Security Advisory System Scale

Homeland Security Advisory System Threat Levels

 

Current Level:  Yellow – Elevated

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Be Safe at Mammoth Cave
Safety is your responsibility – click here to learn how to stay safe at Mammoth Cave.
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You Can't Take It With You
Learn what items are prohibited in the Cave and the Visitor Center.
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Did You Know?
Stalactites grow downward – they hang "tight" to the ceiling – while stalagmites grow upward – they "might" reach the ceiling someday. Mammoth Cave's formations include many types of calcite formations.

Last Updated: March 06, 2007 at 16:36 EST