The park consists of two main sections ... take the trail into the Blue Mesa badlands, and consider a hike in the Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area.

Under a swath of Kentucky hills and hollows is a limestone labyrinth that became the heartland of a national park. The surface of Mammoth Cave National Park encompasses about 80 square miles.

A cold front came though overnight with a spot shower. Breezy NW winds will continue today with gusts around 30 mph, strongest in the morning. Plan on mostly sunny skies and highs in the 60s up to 70 ...