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21 months ago
went here when I was about 12 and loved it! they are awesome, and I want to go back someday to have daughter see them
How to see Carlsbad Caverns
It made me
feel in awe. 
"It was awesome! I love anything Geology related so it was a real thrill to me."
How I did it: I've been on the tour through the main caverns a few times. I usually go every time I am anywhere near that area. It is worth going out of the way for though.
One time that my Dad and I went, we went on one of the private tours. It was definitely worth paying a little extra for! They have a couple of different choices for the smaller tours. We took the Lower Cave tour, I believe. We got to go pretty deep into the cave and see some amazing things. They gave us a choice at one point where we could crawl through one of the smaller areas to see what that felt like, or we could go around it. I chose to crawl through it. That was awesome, but I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like small spaces. They also turned out the lights to show us what darkness really is! It was so strange not to be able to see anything, not even your hand right next to your face.
At the beginning of that tour, you are also required to semi-repel down a small slippery slope. It's harder than it looks! But you are secured and have people helping so you aren't in any danger. It helps to add to the whole spelunking feel of your tour.
That evening we stayed to watch the bats leave the cave. It was one of the most awesome sights I have ever seen and will probably never forget. If you get the chance to stay and watch this, you will love it!
So all in all, I recommend taking at the very least the guided tour through the main caverns. You have the choice of doing it self guided, but then you won't get to learn all the neat stuff about the cave! And if you are planning ahead, go ahead and sign up for one of the private tours. They have a bunch of them and they are well worth it! Oh and I threw in the picture my Dad took of me while doing the guided tour. This picture is about 7 years old, but I still love it.
Resources: Here's the main site:
http://www.nps.gov/cave/
Here's the ranger guided cave tours:
http://www.nps.gov/cave/planyourvisit/guidedcavetours.htm
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I adore CC
22 months ago
Driving to Carlsbad Caverns from SoCal was one of my very first solo road trips. I had an awesome time! In addition to the excitement of the drive and the caves, I was also meeting up with an online friend.
But back to the caves. It’s a totally surreal world, unlike anything you see… well, on the surface. haha
Seeing photos is one thing, but being surrounded by it, together with the cold air and high humudity, is another.
We took a tour of the Slaughter Cave, which is a wild cave with no railings or lighting. At a couple places, we all turned our lights off and got quiet. It was the most jarring quiet I’ve ever experienced.
The only drawback is that it’s in a rather secluded part of NM, and highway 62 in TX isn’t exactly scenic. But still, well worth going.
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I was completely enthralled to see Carlsbad Caverns. Talk about an amazing experience! Be prepared for the intense heat in the outdoors in the summertime, but also for the cooler air in the caves. My only regret is that we were only there for one day and missed the bats emerging from the caves in the evening. Call ahead or check on the internet for information about what time to be there. Apparently the bats are very predictable! :)
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4 years ago
It’s so beautiful. The caves outside of the main cave (Particularly Slaughter Canyon) are alot of fun, because they aren’t as crowded. Spring for the special latern tours, and the restricted areas if you can. They are DEFINITLEY worth it! I’ve been several times (I only live a half -day’s drive away) and am going again this winter, with my boyfriend. It’s best to go in winter, because there is less people and the hotels are cheaper, but you don’t see the bats, which is kind of lame. But, I like it with less people. It’s easier to enjoy.
Wow. These caverns are HUGE.
4 years ago
I was surprised by their size! We walked for hours and took dozens of stunning pictures (i’ll post shortly). If you are ever near New Mexico, made this a definite visit. And if you are a camera buff; pack your tripod for dramatic photographs.
