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Mammoth Cave National Park Seeking Comments on Fee Increase

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Mammoth Cave National Park officials want to increase fees for tours and programs they offer. Superintendent Tracy Stakely tells WBKO-TV  the fee increase would begin in January, and park officials want feedback before the changes are implemented. 

The new fees include $6 per student for the environmental education program, which was previously free. Fees on customized programs for higher education groups would be $15 to $25 depending on the hourly length.

There's also a $1 increase on the existing educational cave tour rate, making it $6 per person.

Stakely says fees have funded renovations to the concessions facilities, backcountry repairs and other improvements.

The park is accepting comments on the proposed fee increase until July 18 through the National Park Service planning website and via mail.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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