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Located in the southeastern part of New Mexico, Carlsbad straddles the Pecos River and sits at the eastern edge of the Guadalupe Mountains. Carlsbad is a hub for potash mining, petroleum production, and tourism.
Apr 30, 2024 · High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.
Aug 15, 2018 · From birding and hiking to local art and beer, a guide to enjoying the many surprises of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Welcome to Carlsbad New Mexico, one of the most popular places in the Land of Enchantment. Once known as the Pearl of the Pecos, the picturesque town is famous for its tree-lined streets, public parks, unrivaled recreation areas and friendly ambiance.
Carlsbad is a city in and the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico. Carlsbad is located in the Chihuahuan Desert on the beautiful Pecos River at an elevation of 3,295 feet.
CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK is a United States National Park in the Guadalupe Mountains in southeastern New Mexico. The primary attraction of the park is the show cave, Carlsbad Cavern. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
Jul 8, 2024 · Located in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico sits an underground fantasy land of limestone chambers, stalactites and stalagmites, and long, twisting tunnels. Carlsbad Caverns is breathtaking in its beauty.
Jun 23, 2023 · Basic Information. Operating hours, fees, weather, pets, and more. Directions & Transportation. How to get to the park. Things to Do. Ranger-guided tours, bat flight program, and more. Safety. Important information for a safe visit to Carlsbad Caverns. Accessibility. General information about accessibility at Carlsbad Caverns.
Carlsbad Cavern is one of over 300 limestone caves in a fossil reef laid down by an inland sea about 265 million years ago. Twelve-to-fourteen thousand years ago, American Indians lived in the Guadalupe Mountains. Some of their cooking ring sites and pictographs have been found within the present day boundaries of the park.
Jun 3, 2024 · Carlsbad Caverns National Park, area of the Chihuahuan Desert in southeastern New Mexico, U.S., near the base of the Guadalupe Mountains (a segment of the Sacramento Mountains). It was established in 1923 as a national monument, designated a national park in 1930, and proclaimed a UNESCO World.
