Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 34

e s l E e r e h W can you Play ABOVE GROUND AND UNDER GROUND? “The heart of Kentucky brings the nature lover through Cave Country where outdoor adventure is king.” The heart of Kentucky brings the na- ture lover through Cave Country where outdoor adventure is king. Glide through the treetops on three dif- ferent zip-lines. Whether it’s the fastest twin zip-line in the south at KY Action Park, a five section tree top canopy tour at Mammoth Cave Adventure, or a short trip across the mouth of Hidden River Cave, there is a sky-high ride ex- perience to suit your comfort zone. Or check out the water trail with local canoe companies for a leisurely trip through Mammoth Cave National Park on the Green River. Whether it’s Green River Canoe, Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak, or Cave Country Canoes, the lazy river is available for trips from 3 hours to 3 days including overnight camping. For non-paddlers, the 53,000-acre park at Mammoth Cave offers trails for leisure of the hard-cared gravel biking or hiking enthusiast. Or add a four- legged friend at Kentucky Action Park’s Jesse James Riding Stables of Double- J Stables. After exploring ground adventures, there are underground wonders to en- thrall and amaze anyone wanting to ex- perience pre-historic time travel. View Mother Nature’s million year artistic creations on a walking tour through one of Cave Country’s eight tour caves. Mammoth Cave, the longest cave in the world, is the second oldest tourist attraction in the U.S., a Bios- phere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and offers tours that include a 45- minute self-guided tour, to a five hour wild cave tour, and even a handicap accessible tour for mobility-challenged explorers. Seven other sister caves: Outlaw Cave, Onyx Cave, Cub Run Cave, Lost River Cave, Hidden River Cave, Diamond Caverns, and Mammoth Onyx Cave, showcase individual and unique forma- tions that can only be created by lime- stone and water. Visit www.cavecity.com for extensive details on the wonders of Cave City.