Mammoth Cave, y'all!  This place should be on everyones bucket list, one of the seven wonders of the world.  Listen as I recount its history of exploration, with a sprinkling of ghost stories.  Be sure to follow us on FB and instagram, just search Lore of the South.  

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Youtube link with interview with Jerry Bransford- https://youtu.be/pE9z3bSEmf4
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