When the Kids Get Restless this Summer, Take Them Underground at Mammoth Cave

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 10, 2010 ) Mammoth Cave, Ky. Â– There are no parents allowed on the Trog Tour. This tour offers an off-trail adventure for children ages 8Â–12. Begin with a short hike through the forest down to the Historic Entrance of Mammoth Cave and see how the surface and subsurface are connected. Then travel off-trail and learn how early visitors ventured through the cave as well as how cavers safely explore today. Unlock the secrets of how the animals of Mammoth Cave survive in this dark underground world. Children will get a first hand experience of Â“discoveringÂ” a new world as they hike, hike, crawl and belly slide through Mammoth Cave.

Families can join in the exploration together on the Introduction to Caving tour, and hike, climb, and even crawl through parts of Mammoth Cave that most tours never visit. This tour emphasizes safe caving techniques for beginners, natural cave environment and cave exploration.

At Mammoth Cave National Park, the main attraction is the cave but there is more to the park Â– hiking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, canoeing and kayaking on the Green River. For kids, there are even a few special activities. Children can take advantage of the Nature Track for Kids Â– a Ranger-led program that draws kids together for fun games and a little something extra. This program teaches kids to consider the role we play in the mother nature.

Kids can also join Junior Ranger Program by requesting a booklet at the Visitor Center Information Desk. The program entails attending ranger-led activities, doing activities in the booklet to earn "bat points," to receive their Junior Ranger badge and certificate at the Information Desk. But it's not that easy... children will need to use their eyes and ears to gather information.
Many of the park's resources and facilities are available free of charge, but fees are charged for cave tours, camping and some picnic shelters. Reservations are recommended for cave tours.
Mammoth Cave Hotel offers accommodations mere steps from the historic caves. Families can choose from:
Â• Heritage Trail rooms from $55/night. Accommodates 2-4 people.
Â• Sunset Terrace Rooms located at the edge for the forest from $99/night. Accommodates 2-4 people.
Â• Single-unit, historic Hotel Cottages from $79/night. Accommodates up to 2 people.
Â• Woodland Cottages $54 - $104. Accommodates up to 16 people. Rates based on occupancy.

Mammoth Cave Hotel
CONTACT: Hailey McDonald
TEL: 970-568-7423
E-MAIL: hailey@atmstravelnews.com
WEB: www.mammothcavehotel.com

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Hailey McDonald
970-379-9363
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