Carlsbad Caverns National Park contains nearly 47,000 acres of rugged desert landscape. In addition to touring the caves, visitors attend ranger programs on a variety of subjects, watch wildlife, picnic, drive the scenic loop road, and hike backcountry trails. Carlsbad Cavern is the main tour cave, with three miles of paved trails. There are two self-guided tour routes - the steep and difficult Natural Entrance Route and the partially wheelchair accessible Big Room Route. There are also a variety of guided tours available which range in length and difficulty. Elevators are available to deliver visitors to the cave's Big Room level and return them to the Visitor Center.
Carlsbad Caverns is located in New Mexico.
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
Carlsbad Caverns is located in New Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns is part of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Carlsbad Caverns may be found near the city of Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns are located in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns.
Carlsbad Caverns is located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southeastern New Mexico, near the town of Carlsbad.
Carlsbad Caverns are located in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico.