Every tourist destination has its attractions. However, because every tourist is different, these attractions have greater or lesser value. In this series Gary gives his reasons for traveling to a particular place. Hopefully some of his thoughts will entice you to consider adding this particular location to your itinerary. The entire series is being categorized under the heading, “Spotlights.” However, you may find more about these locations in the archives of this website, under headings such as, “Great Places,” “Things to Do in,” “Best of,” “Top 10” and “Places of a Lifetime.” In addition, “Walking Tours” of many of these destinations may be available for purchase on the website for the low price of $1.49 each.

Mammoth Cave professes to be the longest cave system in the world, with over 400 miles of passageways. Located in western Kentucky, the national park offers a variety of above-ground activities as well as excursions into the depths. Add Mammoth Cave National Park to your Kentucky itinerary for at least the following reasons:

1. Cave formations such as “draperies” are common along the cave trails.

Draperies

2. Other formations like stalagmites and stalactites can also be seen within the cave system.

Stalagmites & Stalactites