Carlsbad Caverns

Introduction


Carlsbad Caverns is located in New Mexico, specifically in the Chihuahuan desert. The park established on May 14, 1930. It is 46,766 acres all together and has more than 100 caves.



What It Has to Offer

  

Obviously Carlsbad Caverns has a unique experience that not many other national parks offer. Exploring the caves is the main activity of this National Park, but not the only one.

  

There are surface trails that you can hike or backpack on. You can watch the bats that live in the caves either fly out of the cave at night or as they come back in at dawn.

If animals aren't your thing you can enjoy the beautiful night sky of the Chihuahuan desert with a ranger to help show you the stars.


One large downside of Carlsbad is there are no campgrounds provided. The only way you can camp is with a permit in the backcountry which is in the backpacking area.


Cave Talk


The caves were formed by hydrogen-sulfide rich waters mixing with oxygen in the rainwater from the surface which made sulfuric acid. The sulfuric acid then melted away the lime stone and created the caves.


The cave formations you see called speleothems are formed by rainwater and snowmelt running through the limestone and dripping till it evaporates.


Best Things to do in Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Earth Trekkers

Rating

Even though Carlsbad Caverns does not look like the other national parks I think it is one of the most special. It is such a unique experiencing exploring the cave that not many people get to do.

It seems to be a great place for a day trip. You wont be able to explore all of the caves they offer, but seeing the most popular will do the trick.

Looks

8

Trails

8

Camping

3

Activities

7

Overall

26/40

* Ratings are all opinionated and categories may change as more blogs are posted

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