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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jun 2, 2004
Pros: Great guides, fabulous tours, amazing trails underground.
Cons: none
Summary: On Thursday May 27 we found ourselves at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. We spent 2 days in this amazing cave! Information: Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave in the world. The Ukrainian Cave, Optimisticeskaya comes in ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 27, 2008
Pros: Longest Cave system in the world, hiking trails, great wildlife
Cons: too much walking, danger of ticks
Summary: Imagine walking on a sunny day, about 80º. You stroll through the forest with your tour group, then turn and step into a big arch-like entrance. The temperature drops to about 55º, so you put on your jacket. You and the rest of your tour group led by a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 24, 2007
Pros: We were glad to take in one more National Park.
Cons: Unkempt. Rude staff. Low value for your money. Tour guide couldn't be heard or understood.
Summary: I have been to MANY National Parks over the years and Mammoth Cave National Park was one of the most disappointing ones I've ever been to! I've been to Glacier National Park (several times), The Grand Canyon, Bryce National Park, Zion National Park, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 19, 2004
Pros: Interesting to learn about
Varied activities
Nice scenery
Cons: Need to plan ahead for tours
Summary: Located in central Kentucky, Mammoth Cave National Park is the largest known cave system in the world, with more than 336 miles of underground caves that have been explored and mapped. We went down from Michigan in the Spring (April), and found that ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 11, 2004
Pros: Tours were fun and informative. Mammoth Caves National Park Campground is within walking distance.
Cons: Campground has no amenities. Book early for tours or they sell out.
Summary: We just returned (April 2004) from visiting the Mammoth Caves area. We booked in advance 2 separate tours. I would highly recommend booking the tours in advance as they sell out quickly. After researching all of the tours offered in the spring, I felt ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 30, 2003
Pros: Great caves and trails
Cons: The Boat Ride
Summary: We signed up for one cave tour and we all loved it so much, we went back the next day for another to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 8, 2003
Pros: Variety of tours and activities
Cons: Must have reservations to get cave tour you want
Summary: We visited Mammoth Cave National Park on July 4, 2003. Fortunately we had done our homework previous ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 6, 2003
Pros: Miles and miles of caves; rare wildlife
Cons: Some caves require much physical exertion and some are costly.
Summary: Located in central Kentucky, Mammoth Cave National Park is the largest known cave system in the world, with more than 336 miles of underground caves that have been explored and mapped. This area was designated as a National Park in 1941. The park is just ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 28, 2002
Pros: Unique and satisfying experience
Cons: Must plan way ahead in some cases
Summary: The scenery is passing me by while I write this, and I have decided to write a small narrative of my experience on the ride home.
Before stepping out of the door to go to Kentucky, we did some serious research about Mammoth Caves and the area. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 19, 2002
Pros: Beautiful area.
Cons: Lots of walking.
Summary: We wanted to take an overnight mini-vacation so we chose the Mammoth Cave National Park area. We didn't actually go to Mammoth Cave because we had been before and the tickets are a little hard to get in the summer and since we weren't sure how many ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 9, 2002
Pros: The longest cave system in the world, history, roadside kitsch, “Honest Abe”, and antiques
Cons: Way off the beaten path
Summary: Less than one hundred miles south of Louisville is one of the seven wonders of the natural world and one of the first real tourist destinations in the United States. Mammoth Cave National Park is a truly magical place, an attraction that’s been packing ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 20, 2001
Pros: The Wild Cave Tour is one of the most enjoyable experiences available to cave lovers.
Cons: Some people expect cave lovers to know the names of different kinds of rock.
Summary: Part 1: A Geologically Paced Introduction
(Those interested strictly in the Wild Cave Tour should skip to part 2)
Because I was extremely lucky on a multiple choice final exam in a geology course that I took as a college freshman, ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 19, 2001
Pros: absolutely beautiful outdoor scenery
Cons: some places are very small for overweight people to crawl through
Summary: I just want to write a quick overview of Mammoth Cave. We went just driving through Kentucky 2 months ago and saw a sign for Mammoth Cave National Park. At the time we didn't have no money, but we decided to just take a drive to see where it is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 17, 2001
Pros: Exciting, educational, no crowds, variety, scenery, inexpensive
Cons: Lodging and food on park premises are generic
Summary: A trip to Mammoth Cave National Park was a refreshing, surprising, and rewarding experience.
Have you been to Yellowstone in the summer? Then you know about the long lines, high prices, and traffic jams through that park. You WILL NOT find ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 21, 2001
Pros: Largest cave in the world, lots of camping, hiking and other outdoor activities
Cons: Big crowds, lots of insects, not all tours are available at convenient times
Summary: This past weekend, my husband and I stopped at Mammoth Cave National Park to spend a night and enjoy the great outdoors. Mammoth Cave NP is located in South Central Kentucky, approximately 25 miles north of Bowling Green, off of Interstate 65. The ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 9, 2001
Pros: Perfect for enclosure! Caves beyond wonder!
Cons: Not a place for those fearing cramped places!!!
Summary: Mammoth Cave is just perfect for seclusion, and trail travelers... The only direction I know of in how to get there is from the southern part of KY.
You take I.75 to the Renfro valley exit, Hwy 461. Take 461 until it comes to a Caution 3 way ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 14, 2001
Pros: Major caves!
Cons: YOUR LOST ALREADY, imagine this place!
Summary:
Located off of exit 53 on Interstate 65 near Bowling Green, Kentucky, Mammoth Cave National park encompasses a large area of multifaceted entertainment. Much more than a simple cave, the park sports a huge park and recreation area. Camping, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 20, 2000
Pros: awesome cave, great scenery
Cons: longer tours can get tiring
Summary: WOW! I visited the park once and i want to go back again so bad. There is so much to do. Aside from the cave, there are plenty of things to do. There are over 70 miles of hiking trails. There are scenic boat rides on the green river, fishing and hunting. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 29, 2000
Pros: Beauty the year round, inexpensive tours and friendly people.
Cons: If you go into the woods in the summer, use a tick repellant, please.
Summary: Indeed, a great place to visit, and i would want to live here...and I do!
Mammoth Cave, or "the cave" as we locals call it, has the slow, laid back atmosphere one expects from a Southern community. But there are a few things to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 21, 2000
Pros: A good place to visit on a hot summer day
Cons: Age restrictions would prevent some families from this particular tour
Summary: Our family of five visited Mammoth Cave in August of this year,2000. We chose to take the Violet City Lantern Tour because of the historic significance. The first tourists of this cave had to use lanterns to tour the cave.
On this ... read more
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