National parks. It seems post-COVID, we can't get enough of the outdoors and the natural beauty of America. Kentucky boasts one national park (Mammoth Cave) and two national historical parks (Abraham ...

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Experience wilderness unfiltered amid miles of breathtaking hiking and backpacking trails in Illinois’ Garden of the Gods or go underground, then enjoy the view at an international dark sky park at ...

Mammoth Cave National Park is Kentucky's lone national park. However, it isn't the only cave in Kentucky, or even the area. There are even more caves near the park and around the state than the caves ...