Whites City, New Mexico: Carlsbad Caverns
Lovely formations; flat floors; nice, big, dry rooms; and an underground restaurant. It's the tourist cave of your dreams.
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The real fun at Carlsbad Caverns is when you hike one mile down through the natural entrance. It's a bit challenging for some people, but you definitely see all ages doing it and it's worth the effort.
The sunset bat fly-out can be watched from the amphitheater at the natural entrance every evening. It's an incredible sight -- if the crowd follows the rules outlined by the park rangers (The crowd must be quiet or it affects the number of bats that come out and it's much more spectacular if the bats are more plentiful). Worth driving back out there at sunset to witness!
[JC, 07/30/2013]
Bring a jacket when you go there. It will be colder than you think. Don't forget a flashlight!
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Carlsbad Caverns
- Address:
- Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Whites City, NM
- Directions:
- Fifteen miles southwest of Carlsbad on US Hwy 62 to White's City, then follow Carlsbad Cavern Hwy several miles up into the hills to the cave entrance.
- Hours:
- Daily 8-7, cave 8:30-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 575-785-2232
- Admission:
- Adults $10.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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