![]() Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Mammoth Cave National Park is prohibited except as approved in writing by the Superintendent.ĭefinition: The term "unmanned aircraft" means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). Justification: Prohibiting campfires during periods of high fire danger ensures public safety and prevents unplanned fires. The Superintendent may prohibit fires at campgrounds and backcountry campsites during periods of high fire danger. Justification: The Superintendent must affect road closures during inclement weather or periods of other hazardous conditions in order to ensure public safety. Driving around these gates or barriers is prohibited. In most circumstances gates/barriers with appropriate signing will be utilized to deny access to the affected road area. The Superintendent may close any portion of the park roadways to motor vehicle use during periods of ice, snow, or any other hazardous condition. Keeping these areas closed should not result in any adverse impact on visitor use. ![]() Justification: The areas closed by signs are used as management roads (i.e., transportation routes to and from cave entrances, service roads and service areas). Maintenance Road to include Headquarters, Residential Areas and other Park Facilities The following areas are restricted to “Official Vehicles Only”: However, this use is limited to that required to accomplish the purposes of the permit, work agreement or incident response. Where authorized by permit, such use of administrative roads is authorized. Limited administrative use consistent with necessary Park operations is permitted to provide access to Park assets. Justification: These roads are not built or maintained for visitor use. ROADWAYSĪll gated park administrative roads and fire roads are closed to public vehicular use unless authorized by the Superintendent. Justification: The possession and/or use of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled substances presents a hazardous condition for park visitors, employees, and park resources. The possession and/or use of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled substances are prohibited. The prohibition of flash photography is necessary for the safety of visitors and employees, as well as minimize disturbance to wildlife. Justification: the prohibition against these items is necessary for the safety of visitors and employees and resource protection. ![]() ![]()
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