Mammoth Cave National Park News
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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.
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.