Con and Carrie left the Wham building at S.I.U.-C excited, knowing that they were headed to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Con was thrilled to get to see what it was like to live as a "caveman." Carrie took Con for a ride to West Frankfort to her house. They picked up her Dad and younger brother, Harrison, to go along on this journey. Con had many choices of where to ride in the car; he chose a safe place, where he is shown in the first picture (the seatbelt holder). The long drive was fun because we got to explore and look at all the scenery, from houses and their landscaping to just general outdoor life.
When the four of us arrived, we walked into the visitor center to buy our tickets for the Self-Guided Discovery Tour of Mammoth Cave. We, then, walked about 3/4 of a mile down to the entrance of the cave. It was a beautiful day for the trip! As we were entering the cave, it became dark and cold. However, there were torches that lit the pathway for us. Con did not care, though; he was just excited to be able to explore the cave. Carrie carried him the whole time so he would not get lost. We walked the distance that we were able to on the self-guided tour. It was interesting; we were able to see a mining area where the cavemen worked, artifacts that had been found and used, and many other things that were explored. Con, her Dad, Harrison, and Carrie all enjoyed the trip and were glad that they got the opportunity to spend the day at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. This was a first time trip and will definitely not be a last! There are many other activities, hikes, and tours to take.
Con's distance traveled roundtrip: 508.7 Miles
Con's total miles traveled: 9725.44 Miles
Latitude: 37.229745
Longitude: -86.145172
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