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Lena Burkut
Cub Run Cave Road, Abner Branch Road, Lost River Cave, Gorge Underground, Guntown Mountain, USS Sachem Ruins, Green River Ferry, 8490 Big Bend Rd, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, Spelunkers Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor, Big Mike's Rock Shop, Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Onyx Cave, Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum, Mammoth Cave Canoes & Kayak, Green River Canoeing, Dinosaur World
Cub Run Cave Road, United States
Abner Branch Road, United States
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Gabe's Branch Falls Swimming Hole A visit to Gabe's Branch Falls is like stepping onto the set of a romantic movie that takes place in a forest paradise. Cool and shady, this spot is surrounded by picturesque rocky cliffs and cascading falls empty into a good-sized swimming hole that’s 8 to 10 feet deep. While this spot has been frequented by locals for generations, there’s a good chance you’ll have it to yourself for the day. The swimming hole is easily accessible from the road, and you just have to negotiate a couple of sets of stairs and a steep little hill. In this remote area there are no facilities, so plan ahead. Find it: Gabe's Branch is on Abner Branch Road (CR 1133) in the northern mountains of Harlan County, near the Leslie County line. GPS: 36.966830, -83.250361
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Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, United States
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Gorge Underground, United States
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Guntown Mountain, United States
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https://guntownmountainky.com/tickets-day-trip-%26-tours
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USS Sachem Ruins, United States
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USS Sachem, known by several other names in the history (Sightseer, The Celt, and USS Phenakite), had a successful run before finally being abandoned in Indiana in 1987. The ship served during both the World Wars, carried Thomas Edison around while he experimented, attended re-lighting of the Statue of Liberty by Ronald Reagan, and guest appeared in “Papa Don’t Preach” alongside Madonna. First launched in 1902 as The Celt, the celebrity vessel was first intended to serve as a luxury ride, before being rechristened to USS Sachem by the Navy to fight against the Germans. After the war ended, Sachem was returned to its civilian owners, only to be re-acquired and renamed as Phenakite to serve against the Japanese in World War II. Eventually, the ship saw one last ray of spotlight in Madonna’s music video before being navigated and stranded down the Ohio River.
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Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave, United States
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8490 Big Bend Rd, United States
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MoonLight Grove Farm
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Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, United States
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Tickets $16-26 https://www.kentuckydownunder.com/tickets
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Spelunkers Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor in Mammoth Cave, United States
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Big Mike's Rock Shop, United States
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https://www.bigmikesrocks.com/#/ OPEN 7 days-a-week, YEAR ROUND 9:30am - 5pm
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Mammoth Cave National Park, United States
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https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/234640
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Great Onyx Cave, United States
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Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum, United States
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Mammoth Cave Canoes & Kayak, United States
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Green River Canoeing, United States
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Dinosaur World, United States
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Some folks argue that this little-known cavern’s beauty rivals that of the grand dame of the area, Mammoth Cave. Cub Run Cave is not located off any of the major highways, so it’s a bit harder to visit. But, this makes it a perfect getaway for cave lovers looking for something unique! Cub Run is one of only a smattering of caves in the country that have a rare honeycomb-like formation called boxwood, which is made up of calcite. In addition to boxwood, the roughly 1.5-mile tour includes other fascinating formations like cave bacon, cave popcorn, flowstone, rimstone dams, and a natural pool. Privately owned, the cave has only one tour guide who is known to be highly knowledgeable about the formations, and guests usually find themselves on a private tour. Find it: It’s recommend to call ahead to reserve a space Wednesday through Sunday: 270-524-1444. GPS: 37.318017, -86.092190