Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park

06/02/2026

05/29/2026

📽️Such a wonderful family event at Mammoth Cave Amphitheater! Thank you for sharing your evening with us!
🏞️Thank you for bringing the joy and awe of our National Parks to life with the screening of the newest show Wowsabout! We look forward to more fun, collaborative events.

05/28/2026

Such a great event-grab your pup and stop by!! There will be treats for your best boys and girls donated by Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park

Calling all canines! 🐾 Mammoth Cave National Park invites you to B.A.R.K. in the Park on Saturday, June 6!

Join us for a fun-filled day featuring guided walks and other ranger-led activities designed especially for pups and their favorite humans. Your four-legged friend can even take the official B.A.R.K. Ranger oath and earn a certificate celebrating their status as a 100% good dog who helps protect national parks.

Get ready, pups! Grab a leash, plenty of water, a few oopsie bags, and your favorite hooman for an outdoor adventure that’s sure to be a howlin’ good time! Treat yourself to more information at: https://ow.ly/Ff6U50Z5bxX

📷 Photo courtesy of B. Gawin. Bark Ranger Echo invites you to B.A.R.K. in the Park!

05/27/2026

☔️Here’s your reminder that while it’s raining and humid outside, it’s cool and dry (at least in the upper passages) of Mammoth Cave! The self-guided Discovery Tour is a great way to check out the cave’s history and geology. It’s also a great way to see the cave if you missed your chance to register for a Ranger-led tour.

These experiences are special - something you can only find I. Mammoth Cave National Park. Friends of Mammoth Cave is here to support the Park in reaching more visitors and extending appreciation and experiences to the local community.

Want to Help?
Friends of Mammoth Cave works tirelessly to fund projects that protect this international treasure, from cave stewardship to trail restoration to educational programs and more.

💲Donate Online: Visit www.mammothfriends.org to make a one-time or recurring gift.

🪪Membership: Become an official member to stay updated on conservation efforts.

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05/25/2026

On May 25, 1926 Congress authorized the creation of Mammoth Cave National Park. This milestone set in motion the work that would lead to the establishment of the park and shaped the way generations have experienced this remarkable landscape.

People have found connection with Mammoth Cave for thousands of years. Native Americans explored its depths long before it became a park. In the early 1800s, skilled enslaved guides led the first tours and helped make the cave a well-known destination. In the 1930s, Civilian Conservation Corps crews worked on roads, trails, and buildings to prepare the area for park status.

Mammoth Cave National Park, officially established on July 1, 1941, continues to grow as a site for exploration, research, and preservation. It protects nearly 53,000 acres of forests and riverways, as well as the longest known cave system on Earth. International recognitions including World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Dark Sky Park certifications highlight its global significance.

On the centennial of the park’s authorization, we reflect on the many stories that make Mammoth Cave National Park a place of enduring importance. Discover those stories and more at: nps.gov/maca

05/20/2026

☔️We have a RAIN DELAY!! Due to the forecast, we are moving our screening of the NEWEST PBSKids show. The Wowsabout screening will now be THURSDAY, MAY 28 at 4:30pm at Mammoth Cave Amphitheater.

🏕️Join WKU Public Media & Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park for a free screening of WOWSABOUT a new PBS Kids special set in Sequoia National Park! Watch as a free-spirited hedgehog named Roxy and an overprepared pig named Ronald explore nature and celebrate the feeling of awe from the world around us! This is the perfect event for children from preschool to second grade!

The event is located at the amphitheater near Mammoth Cave Campground.