265 million years ago there was an inland sea in southeastern New Mexico. Today this area is home to magnificent caves, known as Carlsbad Caverns National Park. | REI

Step into the underground wonder of Carlsbad Caverns National Park! Explore the massive Big Room, marvel at stunning stalactites and stalagmites, and witness one of nature’s most incredible underground landscapes. Guided tours and ranger programs make it an adventure for all ages. 🎟️ Entrance Fee: $15 per person (ages 16 ) ✅ Reservations recommended for cave tours 📍 Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad, NM Plan your visit 👉 destinationcarlsbad.com #nmtrue #destinationcarlsbad #carlsbadnm

🦇 Save this Carlsbad Caverns National Park guide for future planning! 📝 Facts about Carlsbad Caverns National Park, located in New Mexico! •This limestone cave was created over 250 million years ago •The bones of ice age animals such as Lions and Giant Sloths have been found at the caves entrance. •The temperature of the cave holds at a steady 56 degrees year round. •As many as 300,000 bats come from the cave each night. •The Big Room section of Carlsbad Caverns covers 8.2 acres. Making it the