Mammoth Cave National Park News
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Annual Bat Day event at Mammoth Cave National Park
August 13, 2025 | 10:00 am
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.
Mammoth Cave National Park Discovers Another New Species of Ancient Shark
July 24, 2025 | 9:00 am
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.
Mammoth Cave National Park Hosts Star Party for Perseids Meteor Shower
July 14, 2025 | 12:24 pm
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.
Mammoth Cave National Park Volunteers Recognized with Excellence in Volunteerism Awards
June 3, 2025 | 11:54 am
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.
Green River Ferry Road South will temporarily close for transport of ferry vessel
May 5, 2025 | 2:52 pm
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.
New U.S. Citizens sworn in at Mammoth Cave National Park
April 24, 2025 | 3:25 pm
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.
Green River Ferry navigational cable system damaged during flooding at Mammoth Cave National Park
April 16, 2025 | 7:39 am
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.
Mammoth Cave National Park hosts volunteer clean-up for Earth Day and National Volunteer Week
April 15, 2025 | 2:51 pm
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.
Green River Ferry, Dennison Ferry, and Houchin Ferry Campground to temporarily close for high water
April 3, 2025 | 3:13 pm
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.
Flowers all day. Stars all night. Mammoth Cave National Park hosts annual Wildflower Day and Star Party
April 3, 2025 | 10:07 am
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.