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Mammoth Caves in the state of Kentucky in America is the world's longest mapped cave system and is blessed with fantastic limestone formations.
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When
to visit
Mammoth Caves
The best time to visit is spring (after the snow melts) and fall. In summer, temperatures soar. So do crowds, to the point where tours can quickly sell out.
Guided
cave tours
You have a choice of tours, ranging from easy to expert.
Very easy
The
easiest tour is well lit, has strategically placed handrails, and lasts a little
over an hour.
Reasonably easy
The next tour is a little harder and longer, but you see
Mammoth Dome, a massive cavernous room measuring 58 meters (192 feet) from floor
to ceiling.
Difficult
The National Park Service offers experienced cavers a six-hour Wild Cave
Tour. You don helmets, knee pads and other spelunking gear to explore unlit
pathless areas. Sometimes you need to squeeze through tight passages and muddy
crawlspaces.
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