Mammoth Cave National Park News
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Mammoth Cave National Park Conducts Sobriety and Safety Checkpoints
March 30, 2026 | 11:30 am
Mammoth Cave National Park law enforcement officers will conduct periodic sobriety and safety checkpoints on park roads and riverways throughout the remainder of 2026.
Green River Ferry Reopens in Mammoth Cave National Park
March 4, 2026 | 9:57 am
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.
Mammoth Cave National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule for Bicycle and Horse Use
February 9, 2026 | 8:31 am
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.
Experience the Geminids Meteor Shower at Mammoth Cave National Park
December 11, 2025 | 1:03 pm
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.
Mammoth Cave National Park at the annual Cave Sing celebration on December 7
November 24, 2025 | 9:00 am
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.
Tourism to Mammoth Cave National Park contributes $73,238,000 to local economy
September 29, 2025 | 12:00 am
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.
Mammoth Cave National Park to Host “Echoes of the Past” Genealogy and History Event
September 15, 2025 | 12:00 am
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.
Shoot for the stars: Astrophotography workshop at Mammoth Cave National Park
September 2, 2025 | 9:10 am
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.
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.