When Floyd Collins ventured into Sand Cave in Kentucky on Jan. 30, 1925, he was searching for the next big attraction. But he ...

Cave explorer Floyd Collins got trapped in Sand Cave in Kentucky 100 years ago and later died. The incident drew national attention and helped lead to the creation of Mammoth Cave National Park.

Mammoth Cave has been captivating imaginations for thousands of years. “Obviously, the geology is amazing. It's what (first) brought people here and what brings people back to study this region ...