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Carlsbad Caverns
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SE New Mexico |
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| Carlsbad Caverns National Park contains 113 of some of the largest limestone caves in North America. You won’t want to miss this unique experience as you travel through New Mexico. Other great outdoor adventures you can have are hiking, backcountry camping, and viewing the world-famous colony of Brazilian free-tail bats. Continue reading for more Carlsbad Caverns National Park information.
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Uniqueness - The Carlsbad Caverns are one of the largest cave systems in the world. Public Affairs Specialist for the park Bridget Eisfeldt Litten says, "If you can only see one thing here, see the Big Room in Ca... (click here for more)
Facts - The caverns park area is 46,766 acres. The average annual visitor count is between 400,000 and 500,000 and standing currently 460,000.
American Indians knew of the caverns for centuries before white... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - As you would expect, damaging the cave formations in any way is prohibited. Even touching the formations, walls, or ceilings of the caves can damage them. This is not only because many of the features... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Always be on the lookout for wildlife on the roads. Driving too fast or being inattentive is never safe, but doubly so in the park as humans invade the natural resident's space; namely the many forms ... (click here for more)
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