Adventures of the puzzle squad.

Place: MAMMOTH CAVE

Time: OCTOBER

We've going down into the depths of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Find these hidden things that we need for survival on our trip.

* Flashlight

* Rope

* Lantern

* Helmet

* Compass

* Two-way radio

* Jacket

MAMMOTH MAZE

Mammoth Cave is filled with secret tunnels and rooms. Casey has lost his way. Help him find the other kids.

MAP MANIA

Rick is trying to figure out how many miles of passageway are in the cave. Solve the math problem to get the answer.

MARK AND MATCH

Abby says that she read a famous children's book about two kids who were lost in a cave. To find the title of the book, match the colored letters hidden in the maze to the colored spaces below.

FIND THE FLASH

Whoops! Chris dropped her flashlight somewhere in the tunnels. Can you find it for her?

A HIDDEN JOKE

An educated slave, Stephen Bishop, began exploring Mammoth Cave in 1838 when he was seventeen years old. He became a famous guide. He left a message on the wall to warn people about this section. To see what it says, match the symbols on the wall to the key below.

CREEPY CRITTERS

Caves are quiet there's a lot of life down there. Some animals never leave the cave. Others make it their home, but go outside for Help Abby count all critters in the cave.

BATTY BATS

All of these bats look alike but one. Help Abby find the bat that looks different.

AHOY THERE, MATEY

If you help Casey connect the dots, he can take a trip through the cave in this.

GLIMMERING TREASURES

Dripping water leaves behind minerals that can build up into beautiful columns. Connect the dots to see these cave

GOLDEN OLDIES

Mammoth Cave was first explored by Native Americans more than 4,000 years ago. Pretend you're an explorer with Chris. Look for three objects in the picture that prove that people once lived there.

FUNNY FISH

Annie just noticed something unusual about these fish. What is it?

ANSWERS

Mark and Match: Tom Sawyer.

Map Mania: 300 Miles.

A Hidden Joke: Fat Man's Misery.

Glimmering Treasures: The treasure is stalagmites and stalactites, limestone formations made by dripping water. Stalagmites grow up from the ground, stalactites grow down from the cave's ceiling.

Golden Oldies: Pots, sandals, and arrowheads all show us that people lived in the cave long ago.

Creepy Critters: There are twenty critters

Batty Bats: The bat at the bottom right has a different right wing than other bats

Funny Fish: The fish are blind. The cave is so dark, eyes wouldn't help them get around anyway.

Ahoy There, Matey: Casey can take a trip through the cave in a boat.