One of the largest national headlines of 1925, Collins’ story brought reporters and interested onlookers from across the ...
When Floyd Collins ventured into Sand Cave in Kentucky on Jan. 30, 1925, he was searching for the next big attraction. But he ...
Floyd Collins entered Sand Cave a century ago today to explore its prospects as a visitor site and became trapped in a passageway not much wider than his chest, dislodging a 27-pound rock that pinned ...
Floyd Collins got trapped in a Kentucky cave 100 years ago this week, an incident that led to the creation of Mammoth Cave National Park.
With a vast expanse of natural splendor, South Dakota is rich in history, outdoor experiences and unique activities. In the Mount Rushmore State, visitors will find two of the world's longest ...
While Columbus has much to offer travelers and locals alike, one of its finest hidden gems is Topiary Park. It's the only known topiary interpretation of a painting, as it's inspired by Georges Seurat ...
There are alot of great caves in the US but there is a hot debate over which one is better Mammoth Cave or Carlsbad Caverns.
“He couldn’t go forward or backward," said Jackie Wheet, Mammoth Cave park ranger. But the cave that tourists will explore will not be that one; rather, it is Crystal Cave, where Collins gave tours ...
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - 100 years ago, Mammoth Cave became home to one of the hottest stories of the time. The story of Floyd Collins made national headlines after he became trapped under a ...
U.S. News Insider Tip: Café Olé, just outside the Crystal & Fantasy Caves, has one of the best fish sandwiches on the island. A sun hat is essential because you'll sit in the garden while they ...
“In my opinion, the Floyd Collins tragedy was a huge catalyst in making Mammoth Cave a national park.” Unfortunately, Lee Collins would sell his stake in Crystal Cave before Washington began ...