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Mammoth Cave National ParkMatt Bransford leading a group into Mammoth Cave, circa 1920
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Mammoth Cave National Park
Things To Know Before You Come
 
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Your exploration of Mammoth Cave will take you to places unlike anywhere you've ever been – but how well you enjoy your trip often depends on how you planned for the common, everyday details we all encounter when traveling. The links on this page will tell you a few things you ought to know before you come, so you can plan ahead and enjoy yourself without complications when you arrive.
Goods and services
Goods & Services
Find the goods and services you need for a pleasant visit.
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Road Closures
If a road is closed in the park, you'll find out here.
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Green River Ferry
Ferries
High water – or low – can prevent ferry operations. Click here for the hours and current status.
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Accessibility
Accessible areas and programs.
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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: October 12, 2006 at 11:55 EST