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January 09, 2007
American Hiking Society Volunteer Vacations
planned for Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park. NPS Photo
Two American Hiking Society Volunteer Vacations are planned in 2007 at beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky! The week of April 1-7, 2007, volunteers are needed construct a trail reroute to protect the park's resources. The week of June 24-30, 2007 another two dozen volunteers are being sought to work on a similar project.
Mammoth Cave is the world's longest cave system, with more than 365 miles explored! The National Park's Mammoth Cave website contains an excellent slideshow that will give you a taste of the beauty of this area. Another alternative is to visit the Mammoth Cave webcam, where you can see live images from the park, and view the weather and air quality data.
For only $130, you can join one of these volunteer crews. Your fee includes dormitory lodging, food, an airport pickup in Nashville, and a t-shirt. Your registration fee also includes a one-year membership in American Hiking Society and a one-year subscription to Backpacker magazine! How cool is that? Transportation costs are not included in the registration fee.
A Volunteer Vacation is a great way to give back something to our National Parks, and to America's trails. Your volunteer time will allow future generations to enjoy this beautiful park. I hope you'll consider signing up today.
Volunteerism | By Jeffrey Hunter | 10:47 PM
