Living Well 60+ September – October 2015 | Page 13

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 Mammoth Cave Worth a Visit Historic national park offers accessible activities by Abby Malik, Staff Writer If you grew up in Kentucky or have lived here for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve been to Mammoth Cave National Park, located about two hours southwest of Lexington. Whether it’s your first or your 15th trip, September and October are great months to spend the day or weekend at this Kentucky gem. Of course, many visitors go for the popular cave tours. Mammoth Cave is one of the oldest tourist attractions in North America, and tours have been offered there since 1816. Vickie Carson, public information officer P LforAMammoth C E Cave, PILATES PPILATES LACE says there are many other activities available at the park, depending on your individual likes and physical abilities. Some of these activities include hiking, canoeing and kayaking on the Green River, picnicking, horseback riding, bicycling, camping and more. “So many people who come here came here as children and now they want to bring their children and grandchildren,” Carson said. “We hear that a lot, and we love that generational connection.” Carson says the quarter-m