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  1. Carlsbad Cavern National Park looks amazing! It must have been so exciting to explore the strange limestone formations in the caves. Too bad, that you could not watch the bat flight program! This would have been a highlight of the trip, I am sure. So, you have to go back sometimes in the future!

  2. That lion tail one looks really cool. W went to a cave similar to this in China and it was 3 stories. The mouth of the natural entrance looks really neat on this one. I can imagine it would be less crowded as most people want to go down the elevator 🙂 I’m not a fan of caves as I get scared so I could never be a discoverer of one, but the people who do it are super brave!

    1. I think the lion tail is cute; reminded me of a children’s story book. You’re right about the Natural Entrance. It takes more time to get to the Big Room and when people come for a day and arrive in the afternoon, then the elevator helps a lot. Or, if people don’t really that adventurer or afraid of dark, the elevator is the answer. So, yes, it makes Natural Entrance less crowded.

  3. These caverns are high on my National Parks visit list! They look so amazing and I have read a lot about them. We are in California, so it is a little far from us. Someday we plan to do a major road trip in the US. , and will absolutely include this on route.

    1. I think every cave have the same temperature all year round. And yes, Carlsbad Caverns is a cool place to explore.

  4. I’m so sorry you missed the bsts! They sound incredible, you’ve captured my imagination just with your description. Lovely piece, thank you for sharing 🖤

  5. Thanks for sharing these awesome tips. The rubber soled shoes are definitely essential for a place like this. Great to see amazing places like this right here in the U.S. My son would love to visit.

  6. More than 119 caves! That must be amazing. The place underground looks so beautiful. I really liked every moment of your experience. It was a pity that you could not see the bats.

  7. Those Carlsbad Caverns looks stunning! I don’t normally visit too many caves as they a little bit claustrophobic for me but those looks pretty big ! I cant believe someone was using this rope ladder! It looks so scary !

    1. Carlsbad Caverns is not only big, but there are lights everywhere and the air is moving. So, it helps a lot for people with minor claustrophobic like me. Don’t ask me how adventurists was the first explorers who used that rope. I would die if I had to use it.

    1. Well, I can’t wait to explore Mammoth. We passed it several times in the early morning or late afternoon. We plan to stop there one day. You will enjoy Carlsbad as well.

  8. Carlsbad caves looks amazing ,I am sure it must have been a wonderful experience for you. Although I am scared of closed spaces. Would love to explore these

  9. That ladder that some of the earliest explorers used is absolutely terrifying!! But this place has had my interest since seeing Batman Begins, which they filmed here! Great how diverse and incredible our world’s nature is.

    1. I didn’t know they filmed Batman Begins here. Now I have to re-watch the movie. 🙂 I agree with you with the ladder. I can’t even imagine myself doing it. Too scary!

  10. I am a huge sucker for Nature and wilderness travel, however, I might feel claustrophobic to go into a cave. It’s nice to have some (like your husband) who is well versed in the subject matter. By the way, how many hours did it take to tour Carlsbad?

  11. New Mexico, one of the southwestern States is often left out by tourists visiting the western United States. It is a pity because New Mexico is total ! I have visited some common sights such as White Sands NM, Tent Rocks, Albuquerque, Bisti Wildernesss. However, there is so much more to discover… the Carlsbad Caverns look amazing. It gives me an excuse for a return visit 🙂 

    1. You’re right. Because of its location in the southwest and far from port of entries to the US, people don’t think about coming here. But, hey! You’ve been to Bisti Wilderness already. I haven’t made it there yet. 🙁

  12. I love visiting caves. I have seen caves in India, Switzerland, and the USA. Given a chance, I would love to explore this one. I completely agree with you that we are lucky that we got brave explorers who explored such wonders with just lanterns back then.

    1. Thank you! Carlsbad Caverns is a great place to visit. I wish to do at least one guided tour when we get a chance to go back.

  13. Wow.. I’ve enjoyed exploring caves before and I’m pretty sure I’d love to explore this too! The formations are so breathtaking! So cool that your husband loves geology.. Saves you money from renting and at the same time makes it more fun and personal!

  14. I love checking out places like this but I always keep forgetting to take a pullover (jumper) as it tends to get bloody cold down there. 😀 Havent been to this national park yet but would love to.

  15. I’ve wanted to visit the Carlsbad Caverns for some time now. Since I have a friend who just moved to New Mexico, it looks like I might have more of a reason to make it there! That Natural Entrance looks so fascinating. It’s just another example of how Mother Earth is so unique!

    1. There you go! Visit a friend at the new place and swing by to Carlsbad. Try to arrive early so you can enter through the Natural Entrance. It’s so cool!

  16. Oh wow… Beautiful down under huh… It’s like a different world!!! My kids love going in caves and this one is definitely going on my list to visit. Did your kid go with you thru the main entrance?

    1. Yes, definitely a different world down there! My kid went with us thru the Natural Entrance. He was 7 at the time and he enjoyed it very much; didn’t complain or whine at all. Probably because he likes rocks and minerals, so he was exciting.

  17. I love exploring caverns and caves 😀 This one looks just as spectacular as some of the ones I’ve been to. Instantly added this to my list of places to visit during my USA trip. Incidentally I visited some great caverns and cenotes while in Mexico 😀

    1. Do visit Carlsbad Cavern when you visit the U.S. Of course, there are more caverns and cave to visit all over the country that we would like to visit as well.

    1. Oh yeah. I don’t know if it’s still the same owner now, but just be prepared. But if we travel a lot and we know we only need the room for sleeping and shower for a night, at the end it doesn’t really matter.

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