Podcasts about Mammoth Cave National Park

Grief can feel like being trapped in a dark cave—isolated, disoriented, and overwhelmed. But just as Jesus called Lazarus out of his tomb, He calls you to step out of your own cave of sorrow and into the light of hope. This episode explores how Jesus understands your pain, walks with you through it, and gently leads you toward healing and new life.

A new report says 2025 is so far the wettest year on record for the state of Kentucky, why Mammoth Cave National Park could soon get bigger, and who Gov. Beshear is reportedly encouraging to run for Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District.

Hundreds show up to a town hall event that Congressman Barr declined to attend, Congressman McGarvey discusses where the national Democratic party goes from here, Gov. Beshear vetoes legislation that would overturn his ban on conversion therapy, and a worker at Mammoth Cave National Park is let go and then rehired.

On this West Virginia Morning, Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park is just one of the sites already feeling the effects of firing federal workers at National Parks, and West Virginia's new Secretary of the Department of Human Services, Alex Mayer, discusses the future of child welfare. The post New Human Services Secretary Discusses Child Welfare And Effect Of Federal Cuts Are Felt At Mammoth Cave, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Dr. Kimbrough was best known for his work with the NAACP in the South after the Civil Rights Act passed. He died on March 1 at 98 years old. Plus, the local news for March 7, 2025, and how Mammoth Cave National Park is weathering Trump administration job cuts.Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Today is the anniversary of one of the most significant protest actions in our city's history. Plus the local news for Feb. 13, 2025 and a feature on another landmark historical moment tied to the origins of Mammoth Cave National Park. Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editors: Miriam Kramer, Tony Gonzalez Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP 

The episode where Linda brings us the spookiest cave in the world. Well, maybe, but it is definitely the longest known cave system in the world. This is Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky with over 200 miles mapped out, a blind albino fish, and several mummies! Not to mention creepily named paths, old Tuberculosis cabins, and spirits in our favorite period style clothing. We may also have come up with some new BBQ sayings, so you're welcome for that bonus piece. Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with the link https://magicmind.com/tipsyghostjan www.thetipsyghost.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @thetipsyghost. Email us your stories at thetipsyghost@gmail.com Show your support when you subscribe, leave a great review & give us a 5 star rating—it really helps

THURSDAY SEPT19th NOON on EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO... 2023 IWMA Entertainer of the Year Doug Figgs is our Special Guest on this weeks CAMFIRE CAFE! We'll be sharing great new music from Doug as well as great conversation. On SADDLE UP AMERICA we'll be hitting the trail with Kevin Davis, owner of Mammoth Cave Horse Camp in Mammoth Cave KY.  A beautiful horsecampground bordering Mammoth Cave National Park. It all happens today with host Gary Holt. Listen LIVE at Equestrianlegacy.net and on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Spotify and Most Streaming Platforms...Just search for Equestrian Legacy Radio!

Mark Zuckerberg says the Biden Administration pressured Facebook to censor COVID comments while Elon Musk gets X banned in Brazil. In better news, the Kelce brothers land a $100 million dollar deal with Amazon. The boys talk about how the licensing model has changed in just the past two years. Winners and losers include Mammoth Cave National Park and Yelp. Rants and raves include LEGO and Adweek. ----- This week's links: Zuck's Words Against Biden Brazil Bans X Kelce's Deal with Amazon Mammoth Cave on Facebook Yelp's Case Against Google Search Fragmentation on Adweek LEGO's Big Jump ----- This week's sponsor: Grow better, faster with Hubspot's all-in-one intuitive customer platform - Hubspot.com/ ------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. Catch and subscribe to our NEW show on YouTube. NOTE: You can get captions there. Subscribe to Joe Pulizzi's Orangeletter and get two free downloads direct from Joe. Subscribe to Robert Rose's newsletter at Experience Advisors.

Have you ever been to Mammoth Cave National Park? It's really not that impressive, is it. Sure, it's more than 425 miles long, but only about 10 miles are open to the public. Mammoth Cave is indeed a big, dark hole in the ground. And apparently there are a fair number of visitors to the national park in Kentucky who are not impressed with the cave and its underground artworks created by dripstones, stalactites, and stalagmites. In fact, a recent survey ranked Mammoth Cave as the third-most disappointing destination in America. Really? To get the park's response, we're joined today by Molly Schroer, the park's management analyst. We'll be back in a minute with Molly.

Episode 398: Neal and Toby review the latest earnings from tech powerhouse Nvidia to see what is the secret of its success. Next, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is charged with complicity of spreading illicit content on his platform, and he's not allowed to leave France. Then, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway becomes the first US non-tech company to cross the $1 trillion market cap threshold. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers in expensive hotel rooms, the US Open's signature cocktail, and why bitcoin mining is a booming industry in Texas. Lastly, Mammoth Cave National Park is listed as one of the most disappointing parks to visit and why the park is fully embracing it.  Visit https://www.massmutual.com/ for all your financial planning needs Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Come experience what has disappointed millions of people for over 225 years!” The Facebook post piggybacks on its latest ranking that included Mammoth Cave National Park among the most disappointing attractions in the United States. The post, which mocks its own park, has received nearly 100,000 interactions and more than 29,000 shares.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Come experience what has disappointed millions of people for over 225 years!” The Facebook post piggybacks on its latest ranking that included Mammoth Cave National Park among the most disappointing attractions in the United States. The post, which mocks its own park, has received nearly 100,000 interactions and more than 29,000 shares.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, movement to cities is not helping China's birthrate; sea lions take over a California beach; how you should stretch followed by a discussion about good ways to prepare for exercise; then, Mammoth Cave National Park.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Road Trip Radio" Podcast focuses on the fun places and experiences Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild" enjoyed on their Western Kentucky Road Trip with stops in Tennessee and South Carolina. Highights included JBJ's in Nashville, Casey Jones Distillery, a Caboose Farm Stay, Rock the Dam Festival, National Corvette Museum, Downtown Bowling Green, White Squirrel Brewery, Mammoth Cave National Park, and a Scott Stapp Concert in Greenville. Check out their article, map, and video here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/western-kentucky-road-trip/  FEATURED GUESTS: - STEVE & KAREN WILSON own and run The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the heart of the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina. Visit:  https://www.lion-rose.com/  - MARIAH HUGHES - National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where you can learn about the evolution of the Corvette—America's Sports Car. More: https://www.corvettemuseum.org/  - CODY TURNER - Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, Kentucky who are known for their award-winning bourbon, barrel cuts, and shine. More: https://www.caseyjonesdistillery.com/ 

THURSDAY AUGUST 22nd NOON on EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO... 2023 IWMA Entertainer of the Year Doug Figgs is our Special Guest on this weeks CAMFIRE CAFE! We'll be sharing great new music from Doug as well as great conversation. On SADDLE UP AMERICA we'll be hitting the trail with Kevin Davis, owner of Mammoth Cave Horse Camp in Mammoth Cave KY.  A beautiful horsecampground bordering Mammoth Cave National Park. It all happens today with host Gary Holt. Listen LIVE at Equestrianlegacy.net and on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Spotify and Most Streaming Platforms...Just search for Equestrian Legacy Radio!  

In the 19th century, Kentucky's Mammoth Cave launched an entire, very competitive cave tourism industry in the area, In 1925, Floyd Collins was trapped in the cave system, which was the beginning of the end of the cave wars. Research: Algeo, Katie. "Mammoth Cave and the making of place." Southeastern Geographer, vol. 44, no. 1, May 2004, pp. 27+. Gale In Context: Science, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A119615129/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=f1adfa5b. Accessed 29 July 2024. Bullitt, Alexander Clark. “Rambles in the Mammoth Cave, During the Year 1944, By a Visitor.” Louisville, KY. Morton & Griswold. 1945. Butler, Telia. “Throwback Thursday – The Kentucky Cave Wars.” WNKY News 40. 3/25/2201. https://www.wnky.com/throwback-thursday-the-kentucky-cave-wars/ Courier-Journal. “Cave Company is Cited by Dawson.” The Courier-Journal. 7/24/1927. https://www.newspapers.com/image/107046993/ Lanzendorfer, Joy. “Enslaved Tour Guide Stephen Bishop Made Mammoth Cave the Must-See Destination It Is Today.” Smithsonian. 2/6/2019. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/enslaved-tour-guide-stephen-bishop-made-mammoth-cave-must-see-destination-it-today-180971424/ McGraw, Eliza. “How the Kentucky Cave Wars Reshaped the State's Tourism Industry.” Smithsonian. 7/25/2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-kentucky-cave-wars-reshaped-the-states-tourism-industry-180982585/ Meloy, Harold. “Short Legal History of Mammoth Cave.” National Parks Service. https://npshistory.com/brochures/maca/short-legal-history.pdf "Mammoth Cave National Park." Britannica Library, Encyclopædia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2015. libraries.state.ma.us/login?eburl=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.eb.com&ebtarget=%2Flevels%2Freferencecenter%2Farticle%2FMammoth-Cave-National-Park%2F50412&ebboatid=9265652. Accessed 29 Jul. 2024. National Park Service. “Early Native Americans.” Mammoth Cave. https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/historyculture/native-americans.htm National Park Service. “Floyd Collins.” Mammoth Cave National Park. https://www.nps.gov/people/floyd-collins.htm National Park Service. “George Morrison.” Mammoth Cave National Park. https://www.nps.gov/people/george-morrison.htm National Park Service. “Prehistoric Cave Discoveries.” https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/prehistoric-cave-discoveries.htm National Park Service. “Stephen Bishop.” Mammoth Cave National Park. https://www.nps.gov/people/stephen-bishop.htm National Park Service. “The Kentucky Cave Wars.” Mammoth Cave National Park. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/the-kentucky-cave-wars.htm National Park Service. “Tragedy at Sand Cave.” Mammoth Cave National Park. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/tragedy-at-sand-cave.htm Ohlson, Kristin. “The Bransfords of Mammoth Cave.” American Legacy. Spring 2006. https://www.kristinohlson.com/files/mammoth_cave-2.pdf Schmitzer, Jeanne Cannella. “CCC Camp 510: Black Participation in the Creation of Mammoth Cave National Park.” The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society , Autumn 1995, Vol. 93, No. 4 (Autumn 1995). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23383772 Sides, Stanley D. and Harold Meloy. “The Pursuit of Health in the Mammoth Cave.” Bulletin of the History of Medicine , JULY-AUGUST 1971, Vol. 45, No. 4 (JULY AUGUST 1971). https://www.jstor.org/stable/44450082 Tabler, Dave. “The Kentucky Cave Wars.” Appalachian History. 4/19/2017. https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2017/04/kentucky-cave-wars.html Trowbridge, John. “The Kentucky National Guard and the William Floyd Collins Tragedy at Sand Cave.” 2/10/2021. Kentucky National Guard. https://ky.ng.mil/News/Article/2648067/the-kentucky-national-guard-and-the-william-floyd-collins-tragedy-at-sand-cave/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Lou Review podcast, Rosa Hart interviews Rachelle Wright about the multitude of adventures possible throughout Cave Country Trails in Kentucky. She highlights the Green River, which offers paddling and a waterfall accessible only by boat. These include Dutch Country Safari Park, Kentucky Down Under, and the Mammoth Cave National Park. Rachelle shares about the diverse trail options in the Mammoth Cave region, including hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and road cycling. Learn about the concept of trail towns and the accessibility of trails for different needs. Visit www.cavecountrytrails.com for details. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theloureview/support

In the final Summit episode of Season 6, Mike and Dusty look at all of the hiking trails across the parks of Season 6 including Mammoth Cave National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs National Park, Gateway Arch National Park, Big Bend National Park, and Shenandoah National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangOur listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoor Electronics: www.google.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the third of the four Summit episodes of Season 6, Mike and Dusty look at the Wildlife and ecosystems of the six parks of season 6 including Mammoth Cave National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs National Park, Gateway Arch National Park, Big Bend National Park, and Shenandoah National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangOur listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoor Electronics: www.google.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the second of the four Summit episodes of Season 6, Mike and Dusty look at the various histories of the six parks of season 6 including Mammoth Cave National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs National Park, Gateway Arch National Park, Big Bend National Park, and Shenandoah National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangOur listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the first of the four Summit episodes of Season 6, Mike and Dusty look at the Visitorship numbers and and ways to access the six parks of season 6 including Mammoth Cave National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs National Park, Gateway Arch National Park, Big Bend National Park, and Shenandoah National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangOur listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys put on their hard hats, light their lanterns, and head underground! Ryan and Kiernan are fresh back from Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky—the largest cave system in the world! They have tales to tell about secret subterranean rivers, folksy rangers, and gypsum flowers that take eons to grow. Things we talk about in this week's episode: Mammoth Cave National Park https://www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm  The Cave Wars https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/the-kentucky-cave-wars.htm  Stephen Bishop https://www.nps.gov/people/stephen-bishop.htm  George Morrison https://www.nps.gov/people/george-morrison.htm  Floyd Collins https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/tragedy-at-sand-cave.htm  Frozen Niagra https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=335A7FB9-AA3A-4D2E-A446-C2F15F29DE5E  Historical Tour https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=3CDB5B65-5954-49BB-A2FE-AEA32F56FC03  Gothic Avenue Tour https://www.greatamericanhikes.com/post/gothic-avenue-tour-in-mammoth-cave-national-park  Grand Avenue Tour https://www.alittletour.com/2017/06/01/grand-avenue-tour-mammoth-cave-kentucky/  All Tours https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/cave-tours.htm Book Tours here https://recreation.gov/ticket/facility/234640  Cave City https://cavecity.com/  Wigwam Village https://historicwigwamvillage.com/   

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Molly Schroer, Management Analyst at Mammoth Cave National Park.Molly talks about the tourism and economic impact Mammoth Cave has on the region and why you should plan your visit today! https://www.nps.gov/maca/index.htmIf you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/.

Take a spine-chilling journey through the eerie depths of places like Mammoth Cave National Park as we wonder about the strange tales lurking within cavernous walls. From unexplained sightings to inexplicable phenomena, this episode with Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater explore the supernatural realm that haunts these ancient underground labyrinths. Echoes of Darkness: Subterranean Enigmas - Monsters Lounge Podcast PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS This Show is Sponsored by BetterHelp - Visit www.BetterHelp.com/P60 for 10% off your first month. Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Rocket Money - Start saving money and reclaim control over your finances with www.RocketMoney.com/P60 Haunted Magazine - https://bit.ly/hauntedmagazine Find all Monsters Lounge info and links here:  https://www.monstersloungepodcast.com/ https://linktr.ee/monsterslounge (and while you're there, RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW) -Credit and a warm thank you to Jay Juliano for original theme music: Enter The Monster's Lounge -Special thanks to Dave Schrader and The Paranormal 60 network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A subterranean park filled with adventures where your boots barely fit through the infamous “mole hole”. This episode explores Mammoth Cave National Park through the lens of its superintendent, Barclay Trimble. Barclay is motivated by experiencing different parts of the country and coming into places that aren't running as smoothly as they should be. He came from a business background and has had experiences across the country, ranging from Denali National Park up in Alaska all the way to the most eastern point of the continental United States as Superintendent of the Outer Banks Group. Listen to Barclay's episode to learn how he is managing Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave system at 426 miles long, and how he is even making history by discovering new shark species underground. Mammoth Cave National Park is located in Kentucky and is not only the world's longest cave system, but is also two parks in one with both the surface and the subterranean. The surface being a great place for kayaking, equestrian use, mountain biking, and hiking and the subterranean being a great place for tours of wide ranging ability and adrenaline levels. Episode Specific Links: Check out the Mammoth Cave National Park's partner website to learn more & donate if you feel inspired :) Friends of Mammoth Cave National National ParkYou can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Sign up for the Who Runs This Park's newsletter at linktr.ee/whorunsthispark. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

On this episode we are talking some of the crazy things going on in the state of Kentucky.  First we are talkking about a Rake that has been seen in the Natural Bridge and the Red River Gorge Area.  Rake's are humanoid creatures that are thought to be unnaturally tall, very skinny, lurks in the woods and has hallow black eyes. Then we are talking about the Mammoth Cave National Park and area and some of the history of the caves and the hauntings that take place in some of the caves in the park.We are also talking about our experiences in the the Red River George.Don't forget to like and follow us on Instagram @twoscaredycatspodcastThank you for listening to us.  Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, liking, following and subscribing  today!Support the Show.Thanks for listening and follow us on Instagram @twoscaredycatspodcast

On today's show: A visit with striking Teamsters at Coors-Molson in Ft. Worth, Texas…American Postal Workers Union Organization Director Anna Smith talks about the union's 2024 organizing campaign…JDoc and Krausey speak with Philly labor leaders…Park Ranger Jerry Bransford's connection to Mammoth Cave National Park goes back to his enslaved ancestors…And in our final segment, "Changing Lives, Changing L.A.," a play featuring rank and file members of UNITE HERE Local 11. This week's featured shows are Workers Beat, which airs at 9:00 AM Saturdays Central Time on KNON in Dallas Texas…Communicating With You, The Member, the podcast from APWU, the American Postal Workers Union…The Labor Show, the radio voice of Philly's Labor Movement, airs every Saturday at 7 pm on WPHT 1210 AM…America Works, an ongoing podcast series from the Library of Congress, featuring the voices of contemporary workers from throughout the United States…Re:Work Radio is a women-led radio show and podcast from the UCLA Labor Center that spotlights the voices of workers, immigrants, and people of color. Now you can be part of the Network; our brand-new t-shirts are now available! CLICK HERE to order yours. And please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. @KNON893FM @APWUnational @MyPhillyLabor @librarycongress @rework_radio#LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

Drop into the world's longest cave system with Randy, Caly, and travel photographer Carrie Hanrahan, and Ranger Jackie Wheet as they discuss the top things to do in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park.Download the top ten things to do in Mammoth Cave National Park for FREE at  https://rvdestinationsmagazine.com/top10.Subscribe to RV Destinations Magazine at www.RVDestinationsmagazine.com.Learn more about Carrie Hanrahan at carriehanrahanphotography.com.

Jerry Bransford, a seasonal tour guide at Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, tells folklorist Brent Bjorkman how his family's multi-generational history with the cave led him to become a guide after retiring from a successful corporate career. Members of his family began working as cave guides in the 1830s. Like many of the early guides, they were African Americans and through their knowledge, they became local, national, and even international celebrities, despite being enslaved. He also talks about how his family's relationship with the Cave was abruptly severed in 1941, when it became a US National Park and all African Americans workers were dismissed; and his wish to make sure today's park visitors learned about the important contributions his family, and other African Americans cave workers, made in the exploration and development of this celebrated natural wonder.

Jerry Bransford, a seasonal tour guide at Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, tells folklorist Brent Bjorkman how his family's multi-generational history with the cave led him to become a guide after retiring from a successful corporate career. Members of his family began working as cave guides in the 1830s. Like many of the early guides, they were African Americans and through their knowledge, they became local, national, and even international celebrities, despite being enslaved. He also talks about how his family's relationship with the Cave was abruptly severed in 1941, when it became a US National Park and all African Americans workers were dismissed; and his wish to make sure today's park visitors learned about the important contributions his family, and other African Americans cave workers, made in the exploration and development of this celebrated natural wonder.

This episode features a series of voice messages from Jenny in New York. She used our leave us a voicemail button and strung together some interesting experiences she had while camping in the Mammoth Cave area of Kentucky.You can be a part of the show by leaving us your message by using the button right here in the show notes.Mammoth Cave, located in south-central Kentucky, is a world-renowned natural wonder and a significant historical and cultural site. It is the longest known cave system in the world, with over 400 miles of explored passageways. The cave is a part of the Mammoth Cave National Park, which was established in 1941 and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.The history of Mammoth Cave dates back thousands of years. Native American tribes, including the Shawnee, Cherokee, and others, have long recognized the cave's significance. They used it for various purposes, such as shelter, burial grounds, and ceremonial rituals. Evidence of their presence, including artifacts and drawings, has been discovered within the cave.European settlers began exploring Mammoth Cave in the late 18th century. In 1809, a slave named Stephen Bishop became one of the first guides to extensively explore and map the cave. Bishop's knowledge and expertise were instrumental in uncovering many of the cave's secrets. During the 19th century, Mammoth Cave gained popularity as a tourist attraction. Visitors from all over the world flocked to the area to witness the awe-inspiring natural formations and learn about the cave's history. The cave's unique geological features, such as stalactites, stalagmites, and underground rivers, continue to captivate visitors to this day.While Mammoth Cave is primarily known for its geological wonders, it has also been the site of numerous Sasquatch encounters. Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, is a legendary creature believed to inhabit remote wilderness areas. There have been several documented sightings and encounters with Sasquatch in the Mammoth Cave area.Witnesses have reported seeing large, hairy creatures roaming the forested areas surrounding the cave. These sightings often occur in the early morning or late evening when the area is less crowded. Some witnesses have described hearing strange vocalizations or experiencing an eerie sense of being watched.Purchase Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed: The Truth Behind The LegendBackwoods Horror Stories On YouTubeBackwoods Horror Stories On Apple PodcastsBackwoods Horror Stories On SpotifyJoin Patreon Support The ShowLeave Us A VoicemailSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar1 PublishingJoin The Sasquatch Odyssey Fans GroupFollow Sasquatch Odyssey On Instagram Sasquatch Odyssey YouTube ChannelVisit Our WebsiteParanormal World Productions Merchandise Store Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Send Brian A Voicemail Or Tell Your Storyhttps://www.speakpipe.com/SasquatchOdysseyPodcastFollow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasquatchodyssey/Follow The Show On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatchodysseypodcast?_t=8XRHQxPMFYo&_r=1

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at the first two years of discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope. Also: Ben Mankiewicz talks with old friends Albert Brooks and Rob Reiner, who's directed an HBO documentary, "Albert Brooks: Defending His Life"; Lee Cowan goes behind the scenes of the Biblical series "The Chosen"; Conor Knighton attends a concert of carolers deep underground at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky; Luke Burbank visits Leavenworth, Wash., a top Christmas destination; Tracy Smith profiles card illustrator, children's book author and record producer Sandra Boynton; and a "Sunday Morning" tradition: members of the Young People's Chorus of New York City perform music of the holidays.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Steve as he looks at some of the mysteries and legends of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Written by Nicole Stockton.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/steve-stockton-s-among-the-missing--5858804/support.

Mike and Dusty explore Great Onyx Cave with caving expert Bruce Hatcher and learn a lot of the history of the Mammoth Cave Area and encounter some large cave crickets and cave spiders.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksOur listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For Chelsea Ballard, the world underneath the ground we stand on has always had a draw. She earned a Karst Hydrogeology degree and went on to work in several different caves before moving to Arizona to lead our Cave Unit team at Kartchner Caverns State Park.In this episode, Chelsea shares what excites her about working in the unique ecosystem of caves and karsts, and gives us insight into the wonders Kartchner Caverns holds. Listen as Chelsea explains the work her team does, the distinctive features of Kartchner Caverns that set it apart from other show caves, and the importance of conserving this treasured natural resource.Tour Kartchner Caverns yourself by booking a tour reservation at https://azstateparks.com/kartchner/cave-tours/tours. You can learn more about the Arizona grottos of the National Speleological Society that Chelsea references at https://caves.org/state/arizona/.More about our guest, Chelsea Ballard:Chelsea is the Cave Resource Manager / Research and Project Specialist at Kartchner Caverns State Park. She is from Horse Cave, Kentucky and grew up only a few miles from Mammoth Cave National Park and Hidden River Cave. She has been fascinated with caves and sinkholes since she was a young girl after being exposed to the resource from a very early age growing up on a farm. This led her to Western Kentucky University (WKU) to study Karst Hydrogeology. During her time at WKU, she has completed two undergraduate karst thesis research projects with grant funding, taught a Cave Conservation and Karst Management class in Texas, completed a Physical Science Technician internship with the National Park Service, inter-agency trainings with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and an internship with the U.S. Geological Survey. She has also worked as a cave guide with Diamond Caverns, Hidden River Cave and Mammoth Cave National Park. She has completed various karst related trainings, karst research projects and classes through her career. She is deeply involved with the American Cave Conservation Association, the National Speleological Society, WKU Karst Field Studies, Karst Waters Institute, and the United States Biosphere Network. She is currently writing a children's book centered around the subject of karst. When Chelsea is not at work helping to protect one of the coolest caves in the world you may find her in other caves helping with geology/hydrology research, mapping and surveying projects. She also enjoys volunteering for cave organizations, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, traveling and visiting her friends and family in Kentucky.Find your next Arizona adventure and sign up for our newsletter at AZStateParks.com/Amazing, and follow @AZStateParks on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or Twitter for even more inspiration.

Mike and Dusty finally get to Mammoth Cave National Park and explore the River Styx. Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksOur listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For the past 240 weeks, the National Parks Traveler has brought you weekly podcasts examining life, news, and exploration of the National Park System. It's been a long-running series that has never lacked for topics.   We hope you've found those episodes as informative and interesting as we have.    For this week's show, we're diving into shows from past years to bring you two we think you'll find fascinating. One revolves around the question of whether a gun can keep you safe from bears in the backcountry of parks. We discuss that topic with Tom Smith, a professor of wildlife sciences at Brigham Young University and a member of the National Rifle Association.   In the second part, we look back at Lynn Riddick's journey underground at Mammoth Cave National Park. 

Candidate for governor agree to several debates, UK welcomes a record freshman class, the Kentucky National Guard holds a ceremonial sendoff, a Kentucky researcher is recognized nationally, and a piece of history returns to Mammoth Cave National Park.

On today's podcast, the EU moves to build up semiconductor manufacturing; many restrictions limit Russian athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics; artificial intelligence developers and journalists team up followed by a discussion on why it's happening now; then hear about Mammoth Cave National Park.

Episode 24:  Welcome to Lake Life with Molley and Chad! In today's episode, our friends Jamie and Adam join us to discuss Nolin Lake in Kentucky.  It's also called Nolin River Lake.  Interesting Facts about Nolin Lake Nolin Lake spans parts of Hart, Grayson and Edmonson County, near Mammoth Cave National Park.  It's another man-made lake, like Barren River Lake. It covers roughly 5,700 acres.  There are several popular campgrounds near the lake.  They are Dog Creek Campground, Wax Campground and Moutardier Campground.  There's also Moutardier Resort and Marina.  The Nolin Lake State Park also features a primitive campground at Brier Creek (this may actually be a privately-owned campsite). Fishing on Nolin Noted for its blue-green water, Nolin River Lake is recognized as a top 5 Kentucky fishing lake for catfish, bass, crappie and walleye (or it could be white bass). Getting Their Start with Lake Life Adam started his lake life experience back in 1994-1995.  He bought his first fishing boat in 1996.  Jamie comments that they actually bought a 22' Crownline runabout, before they settled on a specific lake.  They visited several lakes with the kids.  The past year, they switched to a tri-toon pontoon boat. Chad comments about how pontoon boats have evolved over the years.  He was amazed at the prices some of them go for (i.e. $225,000).  Jamie and Adam add that boat prices have increased 30% over the past 3 years.  Molley says this could be the COVID-demand.  People wanted to get out, without being around a lot of people, so the interest in boats surged – resulting in a price surge. Molley describes her experience with early pontoons and how the public has begun to change how they look at the comfort and features offered by this class of boats.  It's a significantly easier ride, even if choppy water. The Decision to Buy a Home at Nolin Lake It was very convenient to drive to a lake that was close to home.  They already had friends at the lake.  Once they found a nice home for sale, they jumped on it.  When COVID hit, it was a terrific refuge.  Chad described how his family used their lake house all the time during the pandemic. What's a Lake Life Weekend Like? Jamie notes that her anxiety starts on Thursday night because she just wants to get there.  Adam heads down Friday morning with the kids.  Jamie arrives after work.  Adam starts the weekend with typical chores (e.g. cutting grass, filling up the gas tank, etc.).  Afterwards, he and the girls might head out on the water for a while.  Adam's excited about having the tri-toon this year, because he can simply tie it up to the dock, rather than having to mess with the trailer.  When Jamie arrives, she might go out on the water, but usually decides to start dinner for the family.  When they had their runabout, they each had their specific job when it came to trailering the boat.  Adam handled the truck and Jamie handled the boat.  Having well defined roles can save a ton of stress and frustration.  Chad and Molley explain why in Episode 1.  The pontoon is going to take a bit more finesse.  Adam and Jamie did some practice runs, when the lake wasn't real crowded. Molley and Chad have had their own “adventures” when it comes to trailering their tri-toon.  In Episode 8, they offer some great tips for ramp etiquette and trailer safety.  It takes good team work, practice and patience.  Although, Chad admits, he still has those moments. (You'll understand if you listen to this episode).  You might also want to check out Episode 7, “Don't Be THAT GUY!” Jamie explains that they have a neighborhood ramp that does make launching and trailering the boat a little easier and much more convenient.  The boat ramp is always a tricky place.  Molley's mom commented in Episode 14 that if people would just remember to show some common courtesy, things would go better for everyone.  At the ramp, it's all about situational awareness. Let's get back to the typical weekend topic.  Jamie describes Saturday morning.  Adam usually starts breakfast and they hit the dock.  They've learned to involved the kids with lunch and snack prep.  Jamie's primary job is to make sure everyone else has their stuff taken care of, that sunscreen is applied and that they don't forget trash bags.  This is a Pro-Tip! The girls like to go tubing.  Adam recommends doing this earlier in the day, in case there's a lot of boats on the water.  If you can get out early, it's a bit less crowded. What other Lakes Have They Visited in Kentucky? Adam has fished in most of them.  For pleasure boating, he's been on Nolin, Cumberland, Green, and Dale Hollow.  Jamie grew up going to Green River Lake in Campbellsville.  She briefly discussed the difference between going in an RV verses having a home at the lake. Even their dogs get excited when they figure out everyone is heading to the lake for the weekend. Back to the Saturday schedule.  Once the tubing is done, they'll go find a cove with some friends and tie up for the day.  They'll try to watch the sunset and then it's time to head back to the lake house for dinner.  After dinner, they might decide to go visit with neighbors until it's time to head to bed. What Advice Would They Offer to Someone Considering the Lake Life? Adam points out that piloting your boat on the right-side, just like when you're driving actually is a thing.  Jamie comments that Lake Life can be a lot of work, but it's all worth it.  It's a financial commitment, and there's a risk of burnout if you're going to do it every weekend.  But again, it's worth it! If You Won the Lottery, What Boat Would You Buy? Jamie says she'd get a large Sea Ray or 28' Crownline to cruise in.  She'd want an open bow.  But in reality, she'd be just as happy owing a tiki hut on an island serving margaritas.  Adam says he'd buy a place in Florida and a 390 MTI.  What Advice Would You Offer to a New Boater? Adam says you have to have patience.  Don't worry about the boat.  Just enjoy the experienced.  Jamie comments about how much she enjoys spending quality time at the lake.  There are always great conversations.  It's brought them closer over the years.  Chad comments how no-signal on the cell phone often helps the kiddos to open up about what's actually going on in their lives.  Jamie also really values the sense of community at the lake.  Their little neighborhood is pretty close-knit.  Everyone keeps an eye on everyone – especially the when it comes to the kids.  It's a safe environment and everyone keeps an eye out for each other. Molley talks about how there's a specific spot on the trip down when it really hits her that she's at the lake.  The stress literally melts away. Nolin Lake was built for flood control.  This means the US Army Corps of Engineers drops the water level during the winter.  Adam adds this begins on October 15th.  Once that happens, you really shouldn't try to take larger craft out on the water.  The water level is increased, beginning on April 15th. Jamie talks about how her kids love to use low water levels to do some treasure hunting.  It's amazing how many anchors you can find and recover! In closing, Jamie recommends patience and caution.  You need to be aware of your surroundings.  She talks about how a storm quickly rolled in and the winds really made for some tense moments. Molley strongly recommends everyone having specific jobs to do.  If a crisis occurs or surprises happen, everyone knows what their responsibilities are.  It's a good life lesson for the kids. That's a wrap for this episode.  We'd like to thank our friends Jamie and Adam for guest hosting with us.  We hope you found it helpful, insightful and maybe a little entertaining.  EPISODE SPONSOR INFORMATION: We'd like to thank today's sponsor and encourage you to contact them for your insurance needs. The Alan Hall Agency Website:  https://www.AlanHallAgency.com Phone Number:  (502) 345-9440   Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider sharing it with your social media friends.  We hope to see you out there soon.  Until next time, here's to warm weather and calm waters!   Don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to another episode of 3AM Tales of Terror!This week we will be telling you the history and ghosts inside the Mammoth Cave & about it's national park history!3 AM TALES OF TERROR CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISEDJoin us every Monday @ 3am EST for new episodes!Subscribe and view pictures from episodes at https://www.3amtalesofterror.comQuestions or story ideas for us? Email us at info@3amtalesofterror.comWant to support us? Become a member of our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/threeamtalesofterrorLike, follow, and subscribe to us on:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/3amtalesofterrorInstagram https://www.instagram.com/3amtalesofterror/And as always,Stay Terrified!We would also like to put a special thanks out to Tabletop Audio for having such amazing background/ambience sounds we use in each episode!

I Worked As A Park Ranger At Mammoth Cave National Park.  I Can't Believe What I Saw!

Gov. Andy Beshear secures an endorsement from a new group. Mammoth Cave National Park could be getting bigger. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting the health of Kentuckians. Teachers are learning a new curriculum. A Louisville cemetery is voted one of the world's best. And restoring a beloved theater.

In this episode we discuss our recent trip to Mammoth Cave National Park.

When I was a young boy, our family vacationed at Mammoth Cave National Park. I've never forgotten what the tour guide said after we had descended deep into the cave.… The post Cave Dwelling first appeared on Broken Door Ministries. The post Cave Dwelling appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the world's largest known cave system. It's known for many things: soaring passages, ancient artifacts left behind by its first explorers and some of the most breathtaking underground scenery you could imagine. No one would expect to find a tuberculosis hospital. But for several people in the mid 1800s suffering from tuberculosis, they were willing to try anything to find a cure for an incurable disease. Even if it meant living in the depths of Mammoth Cave. 

Caves and Corvettes. Bowling Green, KY is the subject of Episode 82 of the Family Vacation. Danny and Rob welcome Nora Bryant to the show.Location. Location. Location. The first thing to know about Bowling Green is that considering its central location, it's a great place to gather with friends and family.As mentioned in the opening, Bowling Green is known for Caves and Corvettes. The National Corvette Museum is a must-see attraction. Obviously, some parts of the attraction will appear to kids in different age groups. Currently, the Museum has a Hot Wheels exhibit sure to interest kids of all ages, including this much older kid typing this. The sinkhole that developed in the museum has also been turned into part of the museum.Located very close to the Museum is the Motorsports park with high speed go-carting and other fun activities.Mammoth Cave National Park is also a beautiful and interesting time with trails in different caves sure to please your adventure loving family members.For those families (like mine) that love amusement parks, Beech Bend and Splash Lagoon offer some fun rides and waterslides.In the event department, Bowling Green is known for it's autosports events. Dubbed "Hot Rod City", there are 14 major and many other minor events lining the event calendar.Lodging. The Kentucky Grand Hotel is a really cool boutique hotel that's worth looking into. There is also a cluster of hotels at exit 22 off I-65 offering many of the national chain hotels.Food. You knew this would be included. Burger and Bowl offers some great food and fun times. Montana Grille is more upscale and delicious. Also, you definitely should check out Boyce General Store and the Pie Queen of Bowling Green!Nora added some of her favorite spots in town that included the National Corvette Museum, Lost River Cave and Hickory and Oak and Anna's Greek Restaurant.Listen to Episode 82 for more!

Imagine a game that begins with a printout that reads: You are standing at the end of a road before a small brick building. Around you is a forest. A small stream flows out of the building and down a gully. In the distance there is a tall gleaming white tower. Now imagine typing some information into a teletype and then reading the next printout. And then another. A trail of paper lists your every move. This is interactive gaming in the 1970s. Later versions had a monitor so a screen could just show a cursor and the player needed to know what to type. Type N and hit enter and the player travels north. “Search” doesn't work but “look” does. “Take water” works as does “Drink water” but it takes hours to find dwarves and dragons and figure out how to battle or escape. This is one of the earliest games we played and it was marvelous. The game was called Colossal Cave Adventure and it was one of the first conversational adventure games. Many came after it in the 70s and 80s, in an era before good graphics were feasible. But the imagination was strong.  The Oregon Trail was written before it, in 1971 and Trek73 came in 1973, both written for HP minicomputers. Dungeon was written in 1975 for a PDP-10. The author, Don Daglow, went on the work on games like Utopia and Neverwinter Nights Another game called Dungeon showed up in 1975 as well, on the PLATO network at the University of Illinois Champagne-Urbana. As the computer monitor spread, so spread games. William Crowther got his degree in physics at MIT and then went to work at Bolt Baranek and Newman during the early days of the ARPANET. He was on the IMP team, or the people who developed the Interface Message Processor, the first nodes of the packet switching ARPANET, the ancestor of the Internet. They were long hours, but when he wasn't working, he and his wife Pat explored caves. She was a programmer as well. Or he played the new Dungeons & Dragons game that was popular with other programmers. The two got divorced in 1975 and like many suddenly single fathers he searched for something for his daughters to do when they were at the house. Crowther combined exploring caves, Dungeons & Dragons, and FORTRAN to get Colossal Cave Adventure, often just called Adventure. And since he worked on the ARPANET, the game found its way out onto the growing computer network. Crowther moved to Palo Alto and went to work for Xerox PARC in 1976 before going back to BBN and eventually retiring from Cisco. Crowther loosely based the game mechanics on the ELIZA natural language processing work done by Joseph Weizenbaum at the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in the 1960s. That had been a project to show how computers could be shown to understand text provided to computers. It was most notably used in tests to have a computer provide therapy sessions. And writing software for the kids or gaming can be therapeutic as well. As can replaying happier times.  Crowther explored Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky in the early 1970s. The characters in the game follow along his notes about the caves, exploring the area around it using natural language while the computer looked for commands in what was entered. It took about 700 lines to do the original Fortran code for the PDP-10 he had at his disposal at BBN. When he was done he went off on vacation, and the game spread. Programmers in that era just shared code. Source needed to be recompiled for different computers, so they had to. Another programmer was Don Woods, who also used a PDP-10. He went to Princeton in the 1970s and was working at the Stanford AI Lab, or SAIL, at the time. He came across the game and asked Crowther if it would be OK to add a few features and did. His version got distributed through DECUS, or the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society. A lot of people went there for software at the time. The game was up to 3,000 lines of code when it left Woods. The adventurer could now enter the mysterious cave in search of the hidden treasures. The concept of the computer as a narrator began with Collosal Cave Adventure and is now widely used. Although we now have vast scenery rendered and can point and click where we want to go so don't need to type commands as often. The interpreter looked for commands like “move”, “interact” with other characters, “get” items for the inventory, etc. Woods went further and added more words and the ability to interpret punctuation as well. He also added over a thousand lines of text used to identify and describe the 40 locations. Woods continued to update that game until the mid-1990s. James Gillogly of RAND ported the code to C so it would run on the newer Unix architecture in 1977  and it's still part of many a BSD distribution. Microsoft published a version of Adventure in 1979 that was distributed for the Apple II and TRS-80 and followed that up in 1981 with a version for Microsoft DOS or MS-DOS. Adventure was now a commercial product. Kevin Black wrote a version for IBM PCs. Peter Gerrard ported it to Amiga Bob Supnik rose to a Vice President at Digital Equipment, not because he ported the game, but it didn't hurt. And throughout the 1980s, the game spread to other devices as well. Peter Gerrard implemented the version for the Tandy 1000. The Original Adventure was a version that came out of Aventuras AD in Spain. They gave it one of the biggest updates of all. Colossal Cave Adventure was never forgotten, even though it was Zork was replaced. Zork came along in 1977 and Adventureland in 1979. Ken and Roberta Williams played the game in 1979. Ken had bounced around the computer industry for awhile and had a teletype terminal at home when he came across Colossal Cave Adventure in 1979. The two became transfixed and opened their own company to make the game they released the next year called Mystery House. And the text adventure genre moved to a new level when they sold 15,000 copies and it became the first hit. Rogue, and others followed, increasingly interactive, until fully immersive graphical games replaced the adventure genre in general. That process began when Warren Robinett of Atari created the 1980 game, Adventure.  Robinett saw Colossal Cave Adventure when he visited the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in 1977. He was inspired into a life of programming by a programming professor he had in college named Ken Thompson while he was on sabbatical from Bell Labs. That's where Thompason, with Dennis Ritchie and one of the most amazing teams of programmers ever assembled, gave the world Unix and the the C programming language at Bell Labs. Adventure game went on to sell over a million copies and the genre of fantasy action-adventure games moved from text to video.

Grab your flashlight and stick with the group as we enter Mammoth Cave National Park. With hundreds of miles of caves and thousands of years of history, it's easy to get lost in here. Come listen as Danielle guides us through the Park's colorful and at times, dark, past. Hear the stories of those who have explored, lived and died in these caves, and perhaps never left.    We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episode, bonus content and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook , and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.  Sources: National Geographic. Oh Ranger. How Stuff Works. Smithsonian. National Parks Traveler.