Mammoth Cave National Park

Leaving the killing fields of Perryville behind us, the next stop on our meander from Minnesota to Florida was Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. This park accesses the worlds largest known cave system, with 400 miles discovered so far. That is a big cave. Mammoth really. We rented a rustic cabin and settled in to explore the cave on a guided tour and hike the stunning trails winding through the woods and bluffs above the Green River.

While the fall colors had come and gone at home in Minnesota, autumn was just beginning in Kentucky. The days were beautiful but the nights were chilly. Our rustic (rustic is code for really old) cabin was not heated but comfortable and clean. The next morning as we packed, we decided to make some time toward our destination. This would be our last day in Kentucky. We checked out of the park and headed for Nashville, Tennessee!