Paddling/sightseeing in Kentucky

Advice
#1

My wife and I will be spending a week later this month in the Mammoth Caves/ Bowling Green, KY area. Mostly caving and sightseeing.


  1. Any must-see places to visit while in the area? We won’t be camping on this trip, but really enjoy hiking and other natural, outdoor stuff.


  2. Any place to rent a kayak and maybe sneak in a little paddling? I’m intermediate-to-advanced, but the missus is just starting out; I’d consider either a solo or a couples daytrip.



    Any suggestions welcome!
#2

Sure are right in the NP
http://www.mammothcavecanoe-k.com/



They are right outside Mammoth Cave Park boundary and will rent you gear and shuttle you for a float down the Greeen River.



We did a 7.5 mile paddle this spring…longer paddle opportunities are available.



We were able to easily do a cave tour in the morning and a paddle in the afternoon in March.

#3

second vote for paddling in the park
it had been 25 years since I had been in a canoe and the youngest daugher had never been, so we used the livery just outside Mammoth Cave NP, they dropped off the canoe and picked us up 4 hours later. We had already done the cave tour so the caves you see as you paddle along made more sense to her. We also did a 6 mile hike in the park, so there are lot’s of things to experience there.

#4

Thanks!
Thanks for the replies!



Will be sure to check them out when we get down there.



After several days spent in caves, I’ll probably be ready for a little sunshine and fresh air …