https://www.nps.gov/maca News releases from Mammoth Cave National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-conducts-sobriety-and-safety-checkpoints.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:30:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park law enforcement officers will conduct periodic sobriety and safety checkpoints on park roads and riverways throughout the remainder of 2026. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-conducts-sobriety-and-safety-checkpoints.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-reopens.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:57:00 EST The Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park will reopen March 5 and resume daily operations from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/bicyclehorseuse.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:31:00 EST The National Park Service invites public comments on a proposed rule that would amend special regulations for riding bicycles and horses within Mammoth Cave National Park.    https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/bicyclehorseuse.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/experience-the-geminids-meteor-shower-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:03:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host a star party for the Geminids meteor shower on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This free family-friendly event is open to all, from seasoned astronomers to first-time star gazers. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/experience-the-geminids-meteor-shower-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-at-the-annual-cave-sing-celebration-on-december-7.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host the 46th annual Cave Sing celebration on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. CST. The free holiday event will feature musical performances inside the cave. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-at-the-annual-cave-sing-celebration-on-december-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/tourism-to-mammoth-cave-national-park-contributes-$73-238-000-to-local-economy.htm Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 747,042 visitors to Mammoth Cave National Park in 2024 spent $73,238,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported the local area. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/tourism-to-mammoth-cave-national-park-contributes-$73-238-000-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-to-host-echoes-of-the-past-genealogy-and-history-event.htm Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park invites the public to attend Echoes of the Past, a special event designed to explore modern connections to the generations of people who once called the Mammoth Cave region home. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rotunda Room of the Lodge at Mammoth Cave. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-to-host-echoes-of-the-past-genealogy-and-history-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/shoot-for-the-stars-astrophotography-workshop-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:10:00 EST Aspiring and seasoned astrophotographers are invited to an Astrophotography Workshop at Mammoth Cave National Park on Friday, Sep. 19. The night’s activities will begin with a night sky evening program at 6:30 p.m. CDT in the outdoor amphitheater and then move to the bus loop behind the visitor center at 7:30 p.m. where participants will set up their astrophotography equipment. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/shoot-for-the-stars-astrophotography-workshop-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/bat-day-2025.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:00:00 EST Learn about our favorite flying creatures at Mammoth Cave National Park with a full day of activities at this year’s annual Bat Day event on Saturday, Aug. 30. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/bat-day-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-discovers-another-new-species-of-ancient-shark.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 EST A new species of ancient shark, named Macadens olsoni, has been discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park, adding to the park’s rich history of paleontological finds. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-discovers-another-new-species-of-ancient-shark.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-hosts-star-party-for-the-perseids-meteor-shower-2025.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:24:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park invites you to experience the Perseids meteor shower at an evening Star Party on Friday, July 18 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. CDT. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-hosts-star-party-for-the-perseids-meteor-shower-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-volunteers-recognized-with-excellence-in-volunteerism-awards.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:54:00 EST Two sets of Mammoth Cave National Park volunteers have been recognized by the National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Regional Office with Excellence in Volunteerism Awards. The Team Impact Award was given to Pam Saberton and Linda Bundy and the Innovation Award was given to the Mammoth Cave National Park Fossil Expedition Team. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-volunteers-recognized-with-excellence-in-volunteerism-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-road-south-will-temporarily-close-for-transport-of-ferry-vessel.htm Mon, 05 May 2025 10:52:00 EST Green River Ferry Road South in Mammoth Cave National Park will close from its intersection with Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Green River Ferry parking area on Tuesday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CDT. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-road-south-will-temporarily-close-for-transport-of-ferry-vessel.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/2025-naturalization-ceremony.htm Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:25:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park and U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services welcomed twenty-nine new citizens of the United States during a naturalization ceremony held inside Mammoth Cave on Thursday, April 24. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/2025-naturalization-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-navigational-cable-system-damaged-during-flooding-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:39:00 EST Green River Ferry infrastructure in Mammoth Cave National Park sustained extensive damage to its navigational cables and support towers during last week’s historic flooding event. The vehicle ferry operation will be closed for several months until repairs are complete. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-navigational-cable-system-damaged-during-flooding-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/earth-day-and-national-volunteer-week-clean-up-event-2025.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:51:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host a volunteer cleanup event on Tuesday, Apr. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT in honor of Earth Day and National Volunteer Week. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/earth-day-and-national-volunteer-week-clean-up-event-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-dennison-ferry-and-houchin-ferry-campground-to-temporarily-close-for-high-water.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:13:00 EST Due to anticipated high-water levels in the Green River, Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily some river access areas and roads beginning Friday, Apr. 4. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-dennison-ferry-and-houchin-ferry-campground-to-temporarily-close-for-high-water.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/wildflower-day-star-party-2025.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:07:00 EST Mammoth Cave National will host two special events to highlight the beauty of springtime and the outstanding dark sky features of our environment. The annual Wildflower Day celebration and a Mammoth Cave Star Party will both take place on Saturday, Apr. 12. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/wildflower-day-star-party-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/sobriety-and-safety-checkpoints-at-mammoth-cave-2025.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park law enforcement officers will conduct periodic sobriety and safety checkpoints on park roadways and riverways for the remainder of 2025. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/sobriety-and-safety-checkpoints-at-mammoth-cave-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/one-day-closure-of-flint-ridge-road-for-historic-wall-repairs.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:31:00 EST A portion of Flint Ridge Road between Mammoth Cave Parkway and Mammoth Cave Baptist Church will temporarily close on Tuesday, Mar. 11. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/one-day-closure-of-flint-ridge-road-for-historic-wall-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/fossil-research-identifies-new-shark-species-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:01:00 EST A new-to-science species of ancient shark has been discovered through an ongoing Paleontological Resource Inventory (PRI) at Mammoth Cave National Park. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/fossil-research-identifies-new-shark-species-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-will-open-at-11-30-on-feb-20-due-to-winter-weather.htm Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:35:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will delay opening the visitor center and cave tours until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 due to snowy and icy road conditions. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-will-open-at-11-30-on-feb-20-due-to-winter-weather.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/delayed-opening-february-19.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:17:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will delay opening the visitor center and cave tours until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 due to a predicted winter storm. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/delayed-opening-february-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-release-a-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-the-land-and-river-trails-management-plan.htm Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:48:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park finalized the Land and River Trails Management Plan Environmental Assessment with a Finding of No Significant Impact on December 31, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-release-a-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-the-land-and-river-trails-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/heritage-trail-rehabilitation-project-for-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:51:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park’s Heritage Trail, Old Guides Trail, and visitor center pedestrian bridge will be closed for nine months starting Monday, Jan 6. The closure is necessary to complete the Heritage Trail Rehabilitation Project which will improve the trail’s visual profile, enhance the visitor experience, and maintain wheelchair accessibility while reducing the park’s annual maintenance requirements. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/heritage-trail-rehabilitation-project-for-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-to-honor-floyd-collins-legacy-with-special-history-tour-in-2025.htm Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:56:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will commemorate the 100th anniversary of famed cave explorer, Floyd Collins, with a special Floyd Collins History Tour in February 2025. The tour will visit key locations in Collins' life, including Crystal Cave which has not been actively toured by the public since 1961. Tickets for this limited tour will be distributed by a lottery process through Recreation.gov that will be open from Thursday, Dec. 5 to Wednesday, Dec. 18. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-to-honor-floyd-collins-legacy-with-special-history-tour-in-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/cave-sing-2024.htm Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host the 45th annual Cave Sing celebration on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. CST. The free holiday event will feature musical performances in the cave by the Lindsey Wilson College Singers, The Heart of Kentucky Chorus, and trumpetist, Hillary Sward. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/cave-sing-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-seeks-public-comments-on-draft-land-and-rivers-trails-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to comment on a draft Land and River Trails Management Plan (LRTMP) Environmental Assessment for Mammoth Cave National Park. Comments can be made through the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website from Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. A completed LRTMP will provide the park with a long-term strategic direction for trail maintenance, investment, and construction for the next several decades. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-seeks-public-comments-on-draft-land-and-rivers-trails-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/2025-proposed-recreational-fee-changes-for-youth.htm Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:05:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park is accepting public comments on a proposal to change recreational fees charged for children under the age of six. Comments may be submitted from now through October 27 through the National Park Service’s Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) system. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/2025-proposed-recreational-fee-changes-for-youth.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-lifts-open-fire-restriction.htm Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:16:00 EST Due to recent rains and favorable weather forecasts, Mammoth Cave National Park officials have lifted the burn restriction that was placed on all open fires within the park. The restriction applied to the use of campfires in the park’s three front country campgrounds, all back-country campsites, and picnic areas. Visitors are now permitted to use the fire pits and grills within these areas. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-lifts-open-fire-restriction.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/picture-this-astrophotography-workshop-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:24:00 EST Aspiring and seasoned astrophotographers are invited to an Astrophotography Workshop at Mammoth Cave National Park on Thursday, Sep. 26. The night’s activities will begin with an evening program at 6:30 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater and then move to the bus loop behind the visitor center at 7:30 p.m. where participants will set up their astrophotography equipment. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/picture-this-astrophotography-workshop-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-restricts-open-fires-in-campgrounds-and-picnic-areas.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:30:00 EST Due to elevated fire danger, Mammoth Cave National Park officials have placed a burn restriction on all open fires in the park effective immediately. The restriction applies to the use of campfires or charcoal grills in the park’s three front country campgrounds, all back-country campsites, and park picnic areas. Gas camp stoves are permitted but should be watched closely during use. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-restricts-open-fires-in-campgrounds-and-picnic-areas.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/volunteer-river-cleanup-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:41:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host a river cleanup event for volunteers on Sat., September 14 at 7:30 a.m. CDT. The event is being held in honor of the 9/11 National Day of Service. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/volunteer-river-cleanup-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/annual-bat-night-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:33:00 EST Learn about our favorite flying creatures of the night at Mammoth Cave National Park’s annual Bat Night on Saturday, August 31. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/annual-bat-night-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/planned-power-outage-to-some-visitor-services-on-august-21.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 06:28:00 EST A temporary power outage for some visitor services at Mammoth Cave National Park is planned for Wednesday, August 21. This planned outage will allow relocation of power lines that stretch over the Family Cabin construction site. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/planned-power-outage-to-some-visitor-services-on-august-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-hosts-star-party-for-the-perseids-meteor-shower.htm Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park invites you experience the Perseids Meteor Shower at an evening Star Party at Mammoth Cave National Park on Monday, August 12 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. CDT. Park rangers and volunteers will present an evening program about the night sky, provide telescopes to view a first quarter moon and deep sky objects, and distribute Junior Ranger Night Explorer books while watching meteors stream overhead. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-hosts-star-party-for-the-perseids-meteor-shower.htm https://www.nps.gov/cane/learn/news/camp-nelson-national-monument-and-mammoth-cave-national-park-to-commemorate-juneteenth.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:54:00 EST Camp Nelson National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park to commemorate Juneteenth. The event will celebrate the history and contributions of African Americans to both national park sites. https://www.nps.gov/cane/learn/news/camp-nelson-national-monument-and-mammoth-cave-national-park-to-commemorate-juneteenth.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-closed-may-7-and-8-and-to-replace-guide-cables.htm Fri, 03 May 2024 08:22:00 EST The Green River Ferry at Mammoth Cave National Park will be closed from 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 7 through 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 8 so park maintenance crews can replace frayed guide cables. The cables are needed to help stabilize the vessel as it shuttles vehicles across the river. The ferry will resume operations at 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 9. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-closed-may-7-and-8-and-to-replace-guide-cables.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/new-united-states-citizens-sworn-in-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:31:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park and United States Citizen and Immigration Services welcomed twenty-nine new citizens of the United States during a naturalization ceremony held inside Mammoth Cave on Thursday, April 25. The ceremony took place at an area known as “The Methodist Church,” and was overseen by U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge, H. Brent Brennenstuhl. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/new-united-states-citizens-sworn-in-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/national-park-week-begins-with-the-annual-wildflower-day-celebration-and-free-discovery-cave-tour-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will kick off National Park Week with the annual Wildflower Day celebration and a day of free self-guided Discovery cave tours on Saturday, Apr. 20. The Wildflower Day activities begin at 8:30 a.m. CDT and the Discovery Tour will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public with no tickets or reservations required. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/national-park-week-begins-with-the-annual-wildflower-day-celebration-and-free-discovery-cave-tour-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-volunteer-clean-up-for-earth-day-and-national-volunteer-week.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host a volunteer cleanup event on Sat., April 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT in honor of Earth Day and National Volunteer Week. Participants will spend the morning cleaning litter and debris along park roadways, trails, and visitor use areas, such as campgrounds and picnic areas. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-volunteer-clean-up-for-earth-day-and-national-volunteer-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/sloan-s-crossing-pond-area-reopens-after-rehabilitation-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:45:00 EST The Sloan’s Crossing Pond trail and picnic area at Mammoth Cave National Park is now open for public use. The area has been closed since October 2023 for a rehabilitation project to the wooden boardwalk that circles the pond. Work included installation of new decking material and the repair of existing overlook and seating areas. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/sloan-s-crossing-pond-area-reopens-after-rehabilitation-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/revitalized-mammoth-cave-hotel-unveiled-a-monumental-project-funded-by-the-great-american-outdoors-act.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:35:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park officials and invited guests gathered at The Lodge at Mammoth Cave on Friday, Mar. 22 to mark the completion of the Mammoth Cave Hotel Roof Replacement Project. The project was funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund and fixed major structural issues with the park’s main hotel building. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/revitalized-mammoth-cave-hotel-unveiled-a-monumental-project-funded-by-the-great-american-outdoors-act.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/two-new-species-of-ancient-sharks-identified-through-research-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:00:00 EST Two new-to-science species of ctenacanth shark fossils have been discovered through the ongoing Paleontological Resources Inventory (PRI) at Mammoth Cave National Park. The two sharks, Troglocladodus trimblei and Glikmanius careforum, were identified by fossils collected from Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and northern Alabama. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/two-new-species-of-ancient-sharks-identified-through-research-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/black-history-month-programs-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:53:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will present a series of ranger-led talks, guided walks, and off-site presentations that highlight contributions of African Americans to the tourism, exploration, and development of Mammoth Cave. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/black-history-month-programs-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-increases-public-fees-in-early-2024.htm Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:09:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will increase fees for cave tours and picnic shelter reservations on Mar. 1, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-increases-public-fees-in-early-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/view-the-geminids-meteor-shower-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:30:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host a special viewing event for the Geminids Meteor Shower on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. The Geminids Meteor Shower is a favorite amongst stargazers and is known for its bright and fast meteors which can be spotted at almost 50 an hour. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/view-the-geminids-meteor-shower-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-announces-open-fire-restriction.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:48:00 EST Due to elevated fire danger, Mammoth Cave National Park officials have placed a burn restriction on all open fires in the park effective immediately. The restriction applies to the use of campfires in the park’s three front country campgrounds and in all back-country campsites and picnic areas. Gas camp stoves are permitted but should be watched closely during use. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-announces-open-fire-restriction.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-to-host-cave-sing-on-december-3.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host the 44th annual Cave Sing celebration on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at 2 p.m. CST. The free holiday event will feature musical performances in the cave by The Band Table Singers and The Caveman Chorus. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-to-host-cave-sing-on-december-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-seeks-public-comments-on-environmental-assessment-to-replace-obsolete-seasonal-housing.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:27:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park invites comments on an Environmental Assessment (EA) to replace obsolete seasonal housing units with multiplex housing units and additional amenities during a public scoping period from Oct. 30 to Nov. 29. Full information on the proposed plan may be found on the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website, and during a public open house on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Mammoth Cave Picnic Area's enclosed shelter from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-seeks-public-comments-on-environmental-assessment-to-replace-obsolete-seasonal-housing.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/view-a-partial-solar-eclipse-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 EST Experience a partial solar eclipse at Mammoth Cave National Park on Sat. Oct. 14 at 10:39 a.m. CDT. Visitors will safely use telescopes to watch as the moon passes between the Sun and Earth and partially blocks it from our view. Park guides will present interactive solar eclipse themed activities to engage the community through science, creativity, and fun. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/view-a-partial-solar-eclipse-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/new-species-of-ancient-shark-identified-through-fossil-research-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2023 02:30:00 EST A brand-new species of petalodont (“petal-toothed) shark was discovered within the Ste. Genevieve Formation rock layer at Mammoth Cave National Park. The new shark species, Strigilodus tollesonae, was discovered when several small spoon-like teeth were found in a cave wall and ceiling during an ongoing paleontological resources inventory (PRI) coordinated by Mammoth Cave and the National Park Service (NPS) Paleontology Program. The public announcement comes on National Fossil Day (NFD), a day to celebrate and promote the scientific and educational values of fossils. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/new-species-of-ancient-shark-identified-through-fossil-research-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-celebrates-completion-of-great-american-outdoor-act-cave-trail-rehabilitation-project.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:23:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park officials and invited guests gathered inside Mammoth Cave today to mark the completion of a one-year project to rehabilitate approximately one mile of cave trail. The project was funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) and has made significant improvements to cave infrastructure for visitor safety, tour experience, and natural and cultural resource protection inside Mammoth Cave. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-celebrates-completion-of-great-american-outdoor-act-cave-trail-rehabilitation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-hosts-annual-bat-night-on-august-26.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:14:00 EST Come learn about the flying creatures of the night at Mammoth Cave National Park’s Annual Bat Night on Sat., Aug. 26. Bat researchers and biologists will discuss bat biology, monitoring techniques, and provide on-site demonstrations of how they capture and evaluate a bat’s health. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-hosts-annual-bat-night-on-august-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-seeks-information-on-vandalism-at-historic-joppa-missionary-baptist-church.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:40:00 EST Law enforcement officials from Mammoth Cave National Park are seeking help from the public to identify individuals involved in repeated acts of vandalism at Joppa Missionary Baptist Church. The vandals have broken windows, kicked in doors, and painted graffiti on church walls between Jul. 5 and Aug. 4, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-seeks-information-on-vandalism-at-historic-joppa-missionary-baptist-church.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-star-party-to-celebrate-perseids-meteor-shower.htm Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park invites you to an evening Star Party to celebrate the Perseids Meteor Shower on Saturday, August 12 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Park rangers will be on hand to discuss the night sky, provide telescopes to view planets and other deep sky objects, and distribute Junior Ranger Night Explorer books while everyone watches meteors stream overhead. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-star-party-to-celebrate-perseids-meteor-shower.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-initiates-land-and-trail-management-planning.htm Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park seeks public review and comment on a Land and River Trails Management Plan through the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website from July 25 through August 25, 2023. The new plan will help to ensure the long-term sustainability of park trails by providing strategic direction to guide trail maintenance, investment, and construction over the next few decades. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-initiates-land-and-trail-management-planning.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-proposes-future-fee-increase.htm Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:04:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park seeks public comments on a proposed increase in cave tour, camping rates, and electric vehicle (EV) charging fees which would take effect in 2024. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-proposes-future-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-hosts-naturalization-ceremony-inside-the-cave.htm Thu, 25 May 2023 11:15:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park and U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services welcomed thirty new citizens of the United States during a naturalization ceremony held within Mammoth Cave on Thursday, May 25. The ceremony took place at an area known as “The Methodist Church,” and was overseen by United States District Court Judge Greg N. Stivers. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-hosts-naturalization-ceremony-inside-the-cave.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/music-celebration-of-mammoth-cave-on-saturday-april-29.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:52:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host a day of children’s activities and special ranger-led presentations celebrating the musical collaboration between the Louisville Orchestra and Mammoth Cave National Park at the park’s outdoor amphitheater on Saturday, April 29. The events will take place between 9 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. CDT. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/music-celebration-of-mammoth-cave-on-saturday-april-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/kick-off-national-park-week-with-the-annual-wildflower-day-celebration-and-a-free-discovery-tour-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will kick off National Park Week with a Wildflower Day celebration and free self-guided Discovery cave tours on Saturday, April 22. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/kick-off-national-park-week-with-the-annual-wildflower-day-celebration-and-a-free-discovery-tour-at-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/international-dark-sky-week-2023.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:08:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park invites you to celebrate International Dark Sky Week from April 15 -22 with ranger guided walks, talks, and special evening programs. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/international-dark-sky-week-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/celebrate-earth-day-at-mammoth-cave-national-park-on-april-22.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:48:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will celebrate Earth Day and National Volunteer Week by hosting a volunteer litter pickup on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT. Event volunteers will work alongside park staff to pick up litter along roadways, trails, and visitor use areas for a spring clean-up. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/celebrate-earth-day-at-mammoth-cave-national-park-on-april-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/sobriety-and-safety-checkpoints-at-mammoth-cave.htm Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:02:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park law enforcement officers will conduct periodic sobriety and safety checkpoints on park roadways and riverways for the remainder of 2023. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/sobriety-and-safety-checkpoints-at-mammoth-cave.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-to-reopen-visitor-services-on-tuesday-march-7.htm Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:11:00 EST All visitor services, including cave tours, visitor center operations, and the Green River Ferry will reopen at Mammoth Cave National Park on Tuesday, March 7. The Mammoth Cave Campground is open, but there will be no power at the comfort stations. Flint Ridge, Joppa Ridge, North Houchins, Ugly Creek, and Dennison Ferry Road remain closed. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-to-reopen-visitor-services-on-tuesday-march-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-cave-tours-and-green-river-ferry-will-remain-closed-on-monday-march-6.htm Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:07:00 EST The Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center, cave tours, Green River Ferry, Mammoth Cave Campground, and all secondary roads will remain closed on Monday, March 6 due to a lack of power and internet service. Staff have been working with Kentucky Utilities (KU) to restore power as quickly as possible. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-cave-tours-and-green-river-ferry-will-remain-closed-on-monday-march-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-cave-tours-and-ferry-closed-on-sunday-march-5.htm Sat, 04 Mar 2023 09:13:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park cave tours, the Green River Ferry, Mammoth Cave Campground, and all secondary roads including the Green River Ferry Road will be closed on Sunday, March 5. There is no power or internet service to the park’s visitor center, hotel, or administrative areas and the cave tour ticket office cannot retrieve or process cave tour reservations or tickets. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-cave-tours-and-ferry-closed-on-sunday-march-5.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-closed-on-saturday-march-4.htm Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:15:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park roads, cave tours, Green River Ferry services, and the Mammoth Cave Campground will be closed on Saturday, March 4 so park crews may safely remove fallen trees along roadways and within visitor areas. Park operations are expected to resume on Sunday, March 5, but the campground will remain closed until Monday, March 6.  https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-closed-on-saturday-march-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/aerial-study-of-white-tailed-deer-in-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:15:00 EST An aerial population study of white-tailed deer residing inside the boundaries of Mammoth Cave National Park will take place in the early morning hours on Sunday, February 19. The study is scheduled to begin after midnight and will provide a baseline population census of white-tailed deer inside the park. People living in proximity of the park’s boundary might notice comparatively low-flying aircraft during the study period. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/aerial-study-of-white-tailed-deer-in-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-presents-teddy-abrams-and-the-louisville-orchestra-with-special-guest-yo-yo-ma.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2023 04:15:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park and will host two special musical performances by the Louisville Orchestra featuring famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma inside Mammoth Cave on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11 am and 3 pm CDT. The performances will be led by the Musical Director of the Louisville Orchestra, Teddy Abrams, and celebrate the history and culture of Mammoth Cave and how natural environments can provide artistic inspiration. Tickets for the event will be distributed by a lottery process through Recreation.gov beginning Monday, January 30. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-presents-teddy-abrams-and-the-louisville-orchestra-with-special-guest-yo-yo-ma.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-to-host-cave-sing-on-december-4.htm Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:33:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host the 43rd annual Cave Sing celebration on Sunday, December 4, 2022. The free holiday event will feature live musical performances by the Lindsey Wilson College Singers Mammoth Cave’s own cave guide, Hillary Sward, and the Band Table Singers. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-to-host-cave-sing-on-december-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/flint-ridge-road-to-close-october-5-for-tree-removal-and-trimming.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2022 02:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will close Flint Ridge Road from Mammoth Cave Entrance Road to its intersection with Park Ridge Road from 7 am to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, October 5. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/flint-ridge-road-to-close-october-5-for-tree-removal-and-trimming.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/brownsville-road-closure-in-mammoth-cave-national-park-extended-until-morning-of-september-17.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:46:00 EST The road closure of Brownsville Road (KY-70E) from the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Brownsville Entrance of Mammoth Cave National Park is extended through 7 am Saturday, September 17. The temporary road closure is required for crews to complete fog sealing on the roadway. The road was set to reopen Friday morning, but the contractor has requested additional time to complete the work. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/brownsville-road-closure-in-mammoth-cave-national-park-extended-until-morning-of-september-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-just-got-a-little-more-mammoth.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:30:00 EST Mammoth Cave is officially six miles longer. The new additions bring the total length of the cave to 426 miles. The announcement comes during the park’s 50th Anniversary celebration of the Flint Ridge-Mammoth Cave connection which earned Mammoth Cave the title of longest cave in the world. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-just-got-a-little-more-mammoth.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/brownsville-road-in-mammoth-cave-national-park-closed-all-day-september-14-and-15-for-road-work.htm Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily close Brownsville Road (KY-70E) from the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Brownsville Entrance from 7 am Wednesday, September 14 to 7 am Friday, September 16. The 48-hour closure is required for crews to complete fog sealing on the roadway. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/brownsville-road-in-mammoth-cave-national-park-closed-all-day-september-14-and-15-for-road-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-national-day-of-service-on-september-11.htm Tue, 06 Sep 2022 02:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host a volunteer cleanup event during the September 11 National Day of Service on Sunday, September 11 from 9 am to 3 pm CDT. The National Day of Service is an annual event that encourages volunteerism in local communities to honor the spirit of sacrifice made by so many individuals over 20 years ago during the 9/11 attacks.   https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-national-day-of-service-on-september-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/helicopter-crash-with-fatality-located-inside-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:11:00 EST At approximately 4:00 pm CDT on Monday, September 5, Law Enforcement officers from Mammoth Cave National Park received notification that a helicopter crash with a single fatality had been located inside the park’s southern boundary. The pilot, David Stone, age 69 of Louisville, TN, had been flying alone from St. Louis, MO to Knoxville, TN on Saturday, September 3 before contact was lost with his aircraft. Mr. Stone was found dead at the scene.    https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/helicopter-crash-with-fatality-located-inside-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-receives-6-5-million-in-funding-to-rehabilitate-popular-cave-trail.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2022 02:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will receive approximately $6.5 million from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to rehabilitate about one mile of cave trail inside Mammoth Cave starting in fall 2022. The project will address deferred maintenance associated with these facilities, visitor safety, tour experience, and natural and cultural resource protection from the New Entrance to the Frozen Niagara entrance. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-receives-6-5-million-in-funding-to-rehabilitate-popular-cave-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/cave-research-foundation-receives-regional-national-park-service-award.htm Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park’s longtime partner, the Cave Research Foundation (CRF), has been awarded the 2021 George and Helen Hartzog Regional Group Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service from the National Park Service’s Volunteers-In-Parks program. This award recognizes the exemplary contribution the CRF has made to Mammoth Cave National Park and the community through their ongoing scientific cave research and discoveries. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/cave-research-foundation-receives-regional-national-park-service-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/50th-anniversary-of-mammoth-cave-and-flint-ridge-connection.htm Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:13:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Flint Ridge-Mammoth Cave connection with a special cave tour to the connection site and several public events in the park and local community. The anniversary will take place in early September, but advance cave tour tickets will go on sale Monday, August 1. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/50th-anniversary-of-mammoth-cave-and-flint-ridge-connection.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-receives-environmental-education-award.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2022 03:00:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park’s Environmental Education program has been awarded the 2021 Southeast Regional Excellence in Education Award from the National Park Service’s. This award is the highest recognition presented to a NPS team for outstanding contributions to the profession of education, and recognizes innovation and adaptation within education program planning, development, and implementation. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-receives-environmental-education-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/tourism-to-mammoth-cave-national-park-creates-69-2-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:37:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 516,000 visitors to Mammoth Cave National Park in 2021 spent $47.9 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 643 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $69.2 million. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/tourism-to-mammoth-cave-national-park-creates-69-2-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/temporary-hours-change-for-green-river-ferry.htm Wed, 04 May 2022 04:30:00 EST The Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily change its operating hours to 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday due to a shortage of certified ferry operators. The new ferry schedule will begin on Sunday, May 8 and will be place until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/temporary-hours-change-for-green-river-ferry.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-hotel-roof-project-begins-december-6.htm Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:08:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will begin the Mammoth Cave Hotel Roof Project on Monday, December 6. The project will require the full closure of the main building of the Lodge at Mammoth Cave Hotel to the public for one year, but commercial visitor services, such as dining, retail and the hotel check in desk will continued to be offered near the visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-hotel-roof-project-begins-december-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-international-dark-sky-certification.htm Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:20:00 EST The National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association proudly announce Mammoth Cave National Park as an International Dark-Sky Park. This certification recognizes the exceptional quality of night skies and the opportunities to enhance visitor experiences through astronomy-based interpretive programming in the park. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-international-dark-sky-certification.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-public-lands-day.htm Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:18:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will host a public park clean-up event on Saturday, September 25 to celebrate National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-adds-new-miles-to-cave-length.htm Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:28:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park commemorates the National Day of Service and a longstanding partnership with the Cave Research Foundation (CRF) by announcing the addition of eight miles of passageways in Mammoth Cave. The official cave length is now 420 miles. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-adds-new-miles-to-cave-length.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-closure-july-13-15-2021.htm Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:42:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily close the Green River Ferry Road and Green River Ferry service from Tuesday, July 13 to Thursday, July 15. The closures are needed to complete the final stages of the Green River Ferry Ramp Extension Project. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-closure-july-13-15-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-and-road-closure-june-2-and-4.htm Fri, 28 May 2021 06:37:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily close a portion of the Green River Ferry Road from Maple Springs Campground to the junction of Mammoth Cave Parkway and suspend ferry service between 9 am and 2 pm on Wednesday, June 2 and Friday, June 4. The closures are required for the addition of a new canoe and kayak ramp at the Green River Ferry area. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-and-road-closure-june-2-and-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/2021-sobriety-and-safety-checkpoints.htm Thu, 27 May 2021 05:45:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park law enforcement officers will conduct periodic sobriety and safety checkpoints on park roadways for the remainder of 2021. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/2021-sobriety-and-safety-checkpoints.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/prescribed-fires-planned-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:27:00 EST National Park Service fire managers will conduct two prescribed burns at Mammoth Cave National Park sometime between Saturday, April 3 and Friday, April 9. The 260-acre Parkway Barrens Prescribed Fire and the almost 100-acre Chaumont-Wondering Woods Prescribed Fire will reduce the spread of exotic plants, promote the regrowth of native species and reduce hazardous forest fuels that have accumulated in the area. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/prescribed-fires-planned-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-improvement-projects-update-2020-year-end.htm Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:24:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park is near completion on several construction projects taking place at Green River Ferry during 2020. The Green River Ferry serves as a river crossing location, river access for canoes and kayaks, boat ramp for fishing boats, and parking area for trail and river users. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-improvement-projects-update-2020-year-end.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-deputy-superintendent-powell-retires.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:10:00 EST Bruce Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Mammoth Cave National Park, announces his retirement from the National Park Service at the end of December 2020. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-deputy-superintendent-powell-retires.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-completes-houchin-ferry-development-concept-plan.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:52:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park has completed the Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment (DCP&EA) for the Houchin Ferry area with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-completes-houchin-ferry-development-concept-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-parks-dig-into-national-fossil-day-on-october-14.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:03:00 EST Fossils, fossils, fossils! Whether you’re a fan of sharks, prehistoric footprints, or other ancient animals and plants, the National Park Service has fossils for you, including a couple of amazing new discoveries. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-parks-dig-into-national-fossil-day-on-october-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/team-of-explorers-add-sharks-to-long-list-of-mammoth-cave-national-park-fossils.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST A team of paleontologists, cave specialists, and park rangers at Mammoth Cave National Park have discovered a trove of fossil treasures that has yielded one of the most diverse Mississippian shark faunas in North America. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/team-of-explorers-add-sharks-to-long-list-of-mammoth-cave-national-park-fossils.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-association-provides-computers-for-virtual-education-programs.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:56:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park’s Environmental Education program received over $3,500 from the Mammoth Cave National Park Association to purchase computers and accessories to preform virtual education programs. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-association-provides-computers-for-virtual-education-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-volunteers-receive-regional-hartzog-award.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:30:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park officials are pleased to announce the Boy Scouts of America (BAS) Troop 47 of Franklin, KY are the recipients of Interior Region 2 (South Atlantic-Gulf) of the National Park Service’s (NPS) George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-volunteers-receive-regional-hartzog-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-closes-for-mussel-relocation-and-paving.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:48:00 EST The Green River Ferry and Green River Ferry Road north in Mammoth Cave National Park will be closed to all vehicular traffic on August 17-20 in order to complete a freshwater mussel relocation project and pavement preservation project. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-closes-for-mussel-relocation-and-paving.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-service-and-road-to-temporarily-reopen-to-vehicles.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:44:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily reopen the Green River Ferry and Green River Ferry Road to vehicular traffic on Monday, July 6. The newly retrofitted ferry was certified for service by the United States Coast Guard, but construction on the south ramp of the vehicle crossing is still needed. Commuters should anticipate an additional closure of the ferry later in the summer. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/green-river-ferry-service-and-road-to-temporarily-reopen-to-vehicles.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/tourism-creates-48-1-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:58:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 552,000 visitors to Mammoth Cave National Park in 2019 spent $48.1 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 637 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $66.1 million. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/tourism-creates-48-1-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-increases-recreational-access-to-cave-tours-and-visitor-center.htm Fri, 29 May 2020 12:31:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Mammoth Cave National Park is increasing recreational access and services beginning June 1. The park will reopen limited access to self-guided cave tours and park’s visitor center. Park campgrounds will be open with limited access on June 11. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-increases-recreational-access-to-cave-tours-and-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/road-repaving-work-to-start-may-21.htm Wed, 20 May 2020 05:55:00 EST A project to repave roads and parking areas within Mammoth Cave National Park will begin on Thursday, May 21 and will continue through early November. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/road-repaving-work-to-start-may-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-receives-environmental-achievement-award.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:55:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park received the 2019 Good Neighbor Environmental Achievement Award from the National Park Service. The award was given to the park for its environmental stewardship and commitment to partnerships at the local, state, national, and international levels. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-receives-environmental-achievement-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:29:00 EST Mammoth Cave National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of Wednesday, March 18, guided cave tours and the park visitor center, are closed until further notice. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, campgrounds and hiking, equestrian, and biking trails will remain open and accessible to provide healthy options for the public. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mammoth-cave-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-for-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm Tue, 25 Feb 2020 07:48:00 EST Park service fire managers plan for the Parkway Barrens Prescribed Fire to take place at Mammoth Cave in early March. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-for-mammoth-cave-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mlkday-fee-free_2020.htm Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:28:00 EST Free Mammoth Passage Tours will be offered on Monday, January 20, 2020 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/news/mlkday-fee-free_2020.htm