Best State Park in Kentucky: Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park is arguably the best state park in Kentucky, although it’s technically a national park. Here’s why it stands out:
- World’s longest known cave system, with over 400 miles of explored passageways
- UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve
- Offers a variety of cave tours, from easy walks to challenging crawls
- Above ground, features hiking trails, horseback riding, and canoeing on the Green River
- Rich biodiversity, including rare bat species and unique cave-dwelling organisms
