Temporary hours change announced for Green River Ferry
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — The Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily change its operating hours.
According to Mammoth Cave National Park, the ferry will operate from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday due to a shortage of certified ferry operators.
The new ferry schedule will begin on Sunday, June 16 and will be in place until further notice.
The ferry boat is operated and maintained by the National Park Service, but ferry boat drivers are required to meet specific training and certification standards set by the United States Coast Guard. Additional employees are advancing through the certification process but must complete supplementary training before they can operate the vessel.
The Green River Ferry is the only active river ferry service within Mammoth Cave National Park. It provides shuttle service for vehicles, hikers, and bikers from one side of the river to the other and serves as a link for community residents to have an easier commute to local communities.
