ky caveland

Caveland Marketing Association (CMA) is comprised of attractions, lodging, dining, retail, and tourism-related businesses located in Hart, Barren, and Edmonson Counties.

The mission of the CMA Board of Directors is to promote the tri-county area around Mammoth Cave National Park as tourist destination and encourage use of lodging, dining, retail, fuel, and tourism activities in the area.

cave country trails

Cave County Trails, Inc. comprises nine tourism commissions with a vision to create a regional network of biking, hiking, equestrian, and water trails to connect communities and make the Mammoth Cave area and South-Central Kentucky a more attractive outdoor destination and place to live.

This initiative promotes healthy lifestyles while attracting visitors and new businesses resulting in regional economic growth.

caves lakes and corvettes

The Kentucky Department of Tourism has identified nine travel regions that focus on the tourism-related assets of each region. These regions encourage visitors to explore and build their Bluegrass bucket list.

The 10-county travel region of Cave, Lakes & Corvettes consists of the tourism commissions that work in collaboration to market the region as a travel destination.

southern ky film commission

The Southern Kentucky Film Commission is here to make the business of filmmaking easier and is comprised by the tourism commissions of Cave City, Glasgow-Barren County, Horse Cave/Hart County, and Edmonson County.

The commission serves as the local liaison for our small communities to help make connections to the locations, services, and resources needed to make the pending project a success.

ktia

Kentucky’s only association that represents the entire Kentucky travel and tourism industry and serves the interests of the industry through four service cornerstones: advocacy, education, information, and business and professional development.

Transcending all of KTIA’s services is a continual effort to increase awareness among public officials, business leaders, media, and the general public about the vital role that tourism plays and the contributions it makes to Kentucky communities and families.

kacvb

The Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, (KACVB) is a resource for destination marketing organizations in Kentucky. Membership is limited to CVB Directors only.

The organization’s goal is to maximize the economic impact of tourism via effective communication, cooperative marketing, industry education, legislative awareness, issues management, trend identification, and professional development.

gateways to the green

Gateways to the Green was formed by the collaborative efforts of the tourism boards from Hart County, Edmonson County, Taylor County, Green County, Munfordville, and Liberty to promote and preserve this 191-mile stretch of the Green River and to create a unified vision that celebrates our diverse and rich region.

We connect you to the Green River through education, sustainable tourism, and showcasing local attractions. Experience the tranquility, adventure, and beauty of our region through the Green River communities.

ky horse power

Kentucky Horse Power is your adventure-roadmap across the state of Kentucky through towns, trails, tracks, and shores! This series cuts a path of fun for the whole family; prioritizing the best mixes of action, rest, and travel.

We’ve mapped eight total horsepower courses through Kentucky. Follow the path we’ve cut for you, or jump off the course for more Kentucky adventures along the way.

ky americana triangle

Created through collaboration with five partner communities, Kentucky Americana Triangle aims to discover the distinctive sights, sounds, and even smells that make the Americana Triangle unlike any place else you’ve ever visited.

ky trail town

Brownsville, the county seat of Edmonson County, is located in the valley and banks of the Green River and awarded Trail Town status in 2019. Mammoth Cave’s backcountry, and its miles of equine, mountain biking, and hiking trails are Brownsville’s backyard.

To earn certification of a Kentucky Trail Town, destinations must make a commitment to share their area’s outdoor opportunities, culture, history, and stories to visitors hungry for adventure.

national water trail

The Green & Nolin Rivers Blueway, the first designated National Water Trail in Kentucky is located predominantly within Mammoth Cave National Park and Edmonson County, including the Nolin Lake Tailwater.

This navigable waterway spans 36 miles and offers an astounding ecological significance, gentle waters, and an abundance of wildlife. A trip down the Blueway is good for the soul.

us 23

Designated in 2019, the Cave Country Bike Route connects USBR 76 to the Tennessee border, through Kentucky’s Cave Region. The 109-mile (175.4 km) route takes riders through Mammoth Cave National Park and connects to small towns and historic sites.

USBR 23 brings riders straight into the park, allowing cyclists to easily access unpaved routes.

john muir legacy trail

Walking right off the pages of renowned naturalist, explorer, and writer John Muir’s travelogue and nature journal, A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf, this trail expands a love and appreciation for the outdoors by highlighting and elevating Muir’s footsteps on his journey by celebrating the beauty and history of our region while ensuring the accuracy of Muir’s historic path.

By encouraging physical activity and fostering a deep connection to the unique natural landscapes of Kentucky, this trail honors and upholds Muir’s legacy of exploration, appreciation, and conservation.

This trail development and branding was spearheaded by the Cave Country Trail organization and adopted in 2026.

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