This Kentucky town doesn't appear in most guides but is home to miles of watery beauty, with more nearby, an annual fair, and ...

On many days in Kentucky when the air is still, whiffs of dirty air, drifting from distant pollution sources, can be seen high in the sky. As I drive to my cabin in Green County, I can see haze from ...

Scientists at European climate monitoring authority Copernicus Climate Change Service have officially confirmed the story you’ve heard: July 2023 was the world’s hottest month on record. Going ...

Beneath the surface of an otherwise unassuming National Park, a labyrinth showcases hundreds of millions of years of geologic history. Each shade of tan layered on the walls represents a different era ...

Explore its unique karst topography, springs, caves, and rich history. Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a ...

Mammoth Cave has been captivating imaginations for thousands of years. “Obviously, the geology is amazing. It's what (first) brought people here and what brings people back to study this region,” said ...

Like many places, Mammoth Cave—Kentucky’s only national park and the world’s longest cave system—saw its visitation hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, more than half a million tourists ...

Mammoth Cave National Park has set a new record. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The world's longest known cave system just set a ...