In light of these challenges, Friends of Mammoth Cave is making an appeal for public support. They stress that even modest ...

Hidden River Cave in Horse Cave was closed to the public for decades until a local effort to clean it out began.

With the National Park Service website left unattended, TheTravel has created a list of national park closures due to the U.S. government shutdown.

Though cave tours at the Mammoth Cave National Park have been suspended, visitors can still access campgrounds and trails.