Cave news 🗞️ 📰
Have you heard that @mammothcavenps is a finalist in three different categories for Best in Kentucky? Best road trip, best place for adventure, and best hiking trail!
Give a vote to the caves now through May 31st. Check out the other finalists in our area while you're at it!
Vote here: /explore/vote-for-2026-best-in-kentucky
Plan a trip to visit Hidden River Cave and Mammoth Cave soon!
📸 @hartcountytourism
Today is Kentucky Gives Day! 💙
Today, nonprofits across Kentucky are coming together for a statewide day of giving — and ACCA is honored to be part of it.
Kentucky Gives Day not only helps support our ongoing conservation and educational work, but also introduces new people across the Commonwealth to the importance of caves, karstlands, groundwater, and Hidden River Cave’s remarkable restoration story.
Your support helps ACCA:
• Protect sensitive cave environments
• Preserve fragile ecosystems and endangered species
• Provide educational programs through the American Cave Museum
• Continue conservation efforts in Kentucky and beyond
If you’d like to support ACCA on Kentucky Gives Day, we’d be grateful for your help — and for sharing our mission with others.
https://bit.ly/4uGwAc8
**If you are planning to support ACCA on Kentucky Gives Day, donations made during the select time periods below may be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $100 per donation) while matching funds last.
2026 Match Hours include:
• 7–8 a.m. ET — Kickstart Match
• 11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET — Midday Match
• 5–6 p.m. ET — After-Work Boost Match
• 9–10 p.m. ET — Rally Match
#KentuckyGivesDay #CaveConservation #HiddenRiverCave #Groundwater #Kentucky #KYGives26
Save the Date — Kentucky Gives Day is May 12! 💙
Kentucky Gives Day is a statewide day of giving that helps nonprofits across the Commonwealth connect with supporters who care about their communities, conservation, education, and the future of Kentucky.
This year, ACCA is proud to once again participate and share the story of Hidden River Cave, the American Cave Museum, and our work protecting caves, karstlands, and groundwater.
Whether you're in Kentucky or simply care about preserving these unique places, your support helps us continue conservation and education efforts both in Kentucky and nationwide.
Mark your calendar for May 12 and help us spread the word!
#KentuckyGivesDay #CaveConservation #HiddenRiverCave #Groundwater #Kentucky #KYGives26
Think you’ve seen all of Kentucky? Think again.
Hidden just beneath downtown Horse Cave flows an underground river inside Hidden River Cave - one of the state’s most unique natural wonders.
Walk through massive dome rooms, cross the longest underground suspension bridge in the world, and explore a side of Kentucky few ever experience.
This is a truly unique adventure you’ll never forget!
Who’s ready to go underground? 👀
Looking for an adventure the whole family will love?
Hidden River Cave is the place for you.
🐾 We even welcome your four-legged family members too!
Ready to discover something new? 🔦
📍 119 E Main Street, Horse Cave, KY
🗓️ Open daily
☎️ 270-786-1466
💻 hiddenrivercave.com
📸 @baldthoughts
Traveling along I-65? 🚗
Make a stop in Horse Cave and explore Hidden River Cave.
Located just minutes from the interstate, it’s an easy and unforgettable road trip adventure.
📍 119 E Main Street, Horse Cave, KY
🗓️ Cave tours happen throughout the day, everyday
☎️ 270-786-1466
💻 hiddenrivercave.com
Earth Day is the perfect reminder that some of the most incredible parts of our planet are hidden beneath the surface. 🌎
At Hidden River Cave, visitors can experience the beauty of Kentucky’s underground world while learning about the importance of protecting our natural resources.
Be sure to stop by the American Cave Museum to explore exhibits about cave ecosystems, groundwater, and the science behind these fascinating landscapes.
Let’s celebrate Earth Day by appreciating and protecting the natural wonders all around us. 🌿
Looking for something fun & free to do?
Stop by the American Cave Museum!
Inside you’ll learn how caves form, discover cave ecosystems, and explore fascinating exhibits about the underground world.
Best of all - admission is free!
Awesome for curious minds of all ages & pairs perfectly with a cave tour.
📍 119 E Main Street, Horse Cave, KY
🗓️ Open daily
☎️ 270-786-1466
💻 hiddenrivercave.com
The Perfect Spring Adventure 🌿
Descend into Hidden River Cave, walk across the suspension bridge, experience the underground river flowing beneath the city, and see the beautiful Sunset Dome.
Tag someone who needs a spring adventure!
📍 119 E Main Street, Horse Cave, KY
🗓️ Open daily
☎️ 270-786-1466
💻 hiddenrivercave.com
Have you heard about Sunset Dome Park? 🌅🌿
It’s one of the newest additions to the parks in Hart County! Located at the corner of Smith & Main Streets, this scenic overlook sits directly above Sunset Dome Park - one of the largest freestanding cave domes in the country.
For the full experience, start with a tour of Hidden River Cave, then head up to the park and take a moment to marvel at what you’re standing on top of.
It’s a whole new perspective on Horse Cave - both above ground and below.
