1. hiddenrivercave.com

    Hidden River Cave is located directly beneath the City of Horse Cave in south central Kentucky. Its main entrance is at 119 East Main Street in the center of town! Hidden River Cave and the American Cave Museum are operated by the American Cave Conservation Association (ACCA), a national nonprofit organization committed to the protection of ...
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  3. hiddenrivercave.com

    The American Cave Conservation Association (ACCA) is a national not-for-profit organization founded to conserve caves and karst areas. Karst areas are soluble rock landscapes, typically underlain by limestone, which are characterized by caves, sinkholes, underground streams, and springs. Karst areas make up approximately 20% of the United States.
  4. horsecavestories.com

    The National Park Service's Preserve America Program, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Kentucky Arts Council, and The Kentucky Humanities Council have funded the project. The Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Kentucky Historical Society, the City of Horse Cave and many others have assisted in providing ideas, photos and conducting ...
  5. It originally opened as Horse Cave around the turn of the century. Tours were routinely given from 1927 until 1943. This cave was once known as the most polluted cave in North America due to industrial and domestic waste issues and it was closed from 1943 until 1993 when a new waste treatment facility began treating those problems.
  6. touristsecrets.com

    Jan 20, 2025Exploring the cave's depths reveals stunning formations and intriguing stories. The guided tours provide insights into the cave's past and its role in the local community. For nature lovers, the surrounding area offers hiking trails and wildlife spotting. The cave's cool, dark environment contrasts with the lush, green landscape above.
  7. Horse Cave, Kentucky, in 1987 to undertake what would be one of the decade's most re-markable cave conservation achievements. The Destruction and Restoration of Horse Cave One of the most dramatic examples of the problems affecting caves occurred at Horse Cave, Kentucky. Horse Cave is a small town of 2,500 people located in south-central, Ken-
  8. horsecavereservations.com

    The Story of Hidden River Cave. Horse Cave was a vibrant community that was founded around 1850 on the land surrounding the scenic entrance to the cave. The cave stream provided drinking water and hydroelectricity for the City of Horse Cave. In 1916 a local contest was held to rename the cave and the name "Hidden River Cave" was chosen.
  9. showcaves.com

    The cave was originally named Horse Cave and the town was named after the cave, but when the cave was opened as a show cave in 1916, Dr. H. B. Thomas ran a local contest to rename the cave, and the name "Hidden River Cave" was chosen for tourist use. The cave with its fresh water was an important reason for founding the village right here.
  10. touristsecrets.com

    Oct 14, 2024Hidden River Cave offers a unique adventure for those curious about underground wonders. Explore the mysterious Silent Depths of Kentucky's Hidden River Cave, a subterranean wonder perfect for adventurers and nature enthusiasts.
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