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The enduring legacy of Black guides at Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park in south-central Kentucky has the world’s largest underground cave system. Every year, some 600,000 visitors marvel at its natural beauty through tours offered by the park’s guides.

Alana Watson of WKYU tells us how one family paved the way for generations of Black guides at Mammoth Cave.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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