Mammoth Cave

By: Sarah WardAnd Kelly Gary

Mammoth cave location

1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259

3 Flora

(Flora is a plant)

Sycamore

Oak-hickory

River maple

Mammoth Cave is located in the transitional zone between the open grasslands and drier oak-hickory forests to the west, and the more moist mixed mesophtic forests to the east. It is likewise located transitional between the sub-tropical climates to the south and the colder climates to the north. Many of the plant species found in the park are at the northern, southern, eastern, or western limits of their natural range.

3 Fauna

Cave crayfishMudpuppy

Zigzag

salamander

(Fauna is an animal)

Park size

82.68 mi2 (214 km2)

Its bigger than you thinkIt’s the largest cave in the United States

Year founded

1.19412.Mammoth Cave National Park was established on July 1, 1941 to preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers, and a section of south central Kentucky. This is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 350 miles explored and mapped.

It was founded

To preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers, and a section of south central Kentucky. This is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 350 miles explored and mapped.

Perhaps the most famous of the small engines of the Mammoth Cave Railroad, No. 3, known as "Hercules", transported visitors from Bell's Station/Glasgow Junction (now Park City) to the Mammoth Cave Hotel and back.

The Primary Attraction!The mysteries of the underworld beckon at Mammoth Cave National Park, but that's not all … in addition to the many cave tours, you can hike, bike, ride your horse, canoe and kayak, enjoy a campfire program, and more

Special Events at Mammoth Cave

Every year Mammoth Cave National Park offers special events that highlight the natural and cultural resources that make Mammoth Cave unique among National Parks. From wildflower walks to preservation and genealogy workshops to the traditional Cave Sing, there's usually something to look forward to at the "Monarch of Caves". Links to the latest events will be posted on this page as they approach. You can also check out the Park's Schedule of Events.

Kid Friendly & Attractions

No Parents Allowed! Twelve children voyage overland and underground with two rangers for a kids'-eye view of the world's longest known cave.

Trog Tour (for children 8-12)

Trading Cards

Kids! Collect stories about the Civil War and civil rights! The National Park Service is offering more than 500 trading cards to mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. For a list of participating parks click here. You can view all the cards online and discover stories from nearly 90 national parks in 31 states and the District of Columbia. You'll be surprised at what you will learn.Mammoth Cave National Park no longer has cards available for this site. However, you can still view the cards below or download them via the links above.

The junior ranger programKids can get a Junior Ranger booklet at the Visitor Center Information Desk, attend ranger-led activities, choose activities in the booklet to earn "bat points," and receive their Junior Ranger badge and certificate at the Information Desk. But don't think it's going to be easy... You've got to use your eyes and ears to gather all the information you need to know.Kids can also check out and become part of the new Junior Ranger World Heritage Program at the following link:Junior Ranger World Heritage Program

Interesting facts1.The grease-oil lamp was used to illuminate Mammoth Cave for more than a century. Designed after New England whale-oil lanterns, these lamps used cooking grease to light the way.

2.Mammoth Cave National Park is located in the soft-sloping hills of central Kentucky and, with over three-hundred miles of underground passageways, it is the longest recorded cave system in the world and home to some of nature’s finest masterpieces.

Interesting facts continued

3.There are still today remains of mummies in the park

4.Since 1816,Mammoth Cave has been toured

5.Native Americans of the Early Woodland period gathered minerals from Mammoth Cave between 2,000 and 4,000 years ago ... no one knows why. Objects they left behind – slippers, cane torches, gourds, and mussel shells – remain perfectly preserved in the cave.

The Conservation Movement

The conservation movement was when Theodore Roosevelt saw an amazing place (witch is today

Yellowstone) and wanted to preserve its beauty and he did so by creating national park number 1 Yellowstone national park.

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#’s associated with Mammoth Cave

With more than 365 miles explored and 379 feet deep, Mammoth Cave is known as the longest cave in the world—the Ukrainian cave Optimisticeskaya comes in a distant second at just a quarter of Mammoth's length—and exploration continues on today

Contacts of the park office

Address 1 mammoth cave pkwy,mammoth cave ,KY 42249

Telephone 270/758-2180

P.O. box 7

Park watch line 888/219-1599

Ferry hotline 270/758-2166

ANY QUSETIONS?

Sources Print/online

nps.gov

World book Encyclopedia m # 13

travel. national geographic.com

traveladvisortips.com

But first a quiz

Name a type of fauna.

correct

What is one of the attractions at mammoth cave?

correct

Thank you Mrs.Reid,Mrs.Williams,and

Mrs.Hammond.

You’re a star!

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