This hour-long documentary relates the remarkable history of Mammoth Cave National Park. These are tales of exploration and discovery beginning with pre-historic Native Americans thousands of years ago. Why were these people willing to brave the darkness with only cane reed torches and woven slippers? Why did African-American slave guides stay in the area and continue to lead tours even after they had been set free? These stories and many others are unearthed on this journey into Mammoth Cave National Park.

WKYU-PBS was given unprecedented access to parts of Mammoth Cave that few have seen. Getting equipment and personnel into these surroundings proved to be a difficult challenge. There are areas of the cave where power is not available, so battery-operated lights were carried in and used. Special consideration had to be given to the impact that the crew could make on the cave environment, so we made certain to leave nothing of ourselves behind. What we got in return are some of the most extraordinary images we’ve ever produced.

Mammoth Cave: A Way to Wonder is a captivating production that will enable the audience to discover Mammoth Cave National Park in a unique way. Airs Sunday, October 4th at 8 p.m. and again at 9 p.m.