This National Park In Kentucky Is One Of America's Most Incredible Dark Sky Parks
By Sarah McCosham|Published December 21, 2021
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
Mammoth Cave is an extraordinary natural wonder. Not only is it a national treasure, acknowledged by its designation as a National Park, but it’s also recognized as the longest, most biologically diverse cave system on the planet. Experiencing this extensive underworld is a bucket-list must for so many reasons. And while numerous adventures exist both below and above ground at Mammoth Cave, the sky’s the limit when it comes to this incredible park… literally. Because recently, Mammoth Cave added yet another feather to its superlative cap: designated Dark Sky Park. Mammoth Cave National Park is the first National Park Service operated site *and* Dark Sky Place in Kentucky to receive this designation, and it’s true: the stargazing here is out-of-this-world!