People who are mildly claustrophobic may still enjoy a visit to Carlsbad Cavern. The main cave is huge with ceiling reaching over 250 feet. If the claustrophobic person feels OK in an enclosed space, like a shopping mall or theater, then he or she should do OK in Carlsbad Cavern. (There is an elevator ride to exit the cave, but it lasts only one minute.)
Since 2004, visitation to Carlsbad Caverns has been about 400,000 per year.
For spelunking.
Carlsbad Caverns are a cave with unusually large rooms and well-developed columns. Because of its size and beauty, it is also easy to visit.
Carlsbad Caverns is located in New Mexico.
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Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico got its name from the nearby town of Carlsbad. The caverns were formally named in 1923 by the US government, taking inspiration from the famous Luray Caverns in Virginia.
US Congress changed the designation and the name of Carlsbad Cave National Monument, created in 1923, to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 1930. Carlsbad Cavern, without the "s", is the name of the main tour cave. There are 117 caves known in the park.
Carlsbad Caverns is located in the state of New Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns is located in New Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns is part of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Carlsbad caverns
Carlsbad Caverns is located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park in the state of New Mexico, USA. It is known for its stunning underground limestone caverns and unique rock formations.