Carter Caves State Resort Park is located in Carter County, Kentucky, United States, along Tygarts Creek. It is formed by Carter Caves, and nearby Cascade Caves, which were added to the park in 1959. On December 16, 1981, 146 acres (59 ha) of the park were designated as nature preserves. Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns State Nature Preserves were dedicated for the protection of the Indiana bat, mountain maple, and Canada yew, all endangered species.
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DESC:Carter-Caves-State-Park-KY/p1010177.jpg|A bat hanging from the ceiling, hibernating for the Winter
DESC:Carter-Caves-State-Park-KY/p1010197.jpg|Water has laid down sediment to create this rock over time
DESC:Carter-Caves-State-Park-KY/p1010189.jpg|Another bat hanging from the ceiling. Their weight causes their claws to grab tighter.
DESC:Carter-Caves-State-Park-KY/p1010184.jpg|Water drops containing minerals have built this mound over many years.
DESC:Carter-Caves-State-Park-KY/p1010192.jpg|A column - when a stalactite and stalagmite join
DESC:Carter-Caves-State-Park-KY/p1010187.jpg|Entering a cave section
DESC:Carter-Caves-State-Park-KY/p1010234.jpg|This tree has gone to great lengths to grow around this boulder
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