Carlsbad Caverns genuinely left us speechless. Descending into one of the world’s most spectacular cave systems in the middle of the New Mexico desert is an experience unlike anything else in the national park system. You HAVE to do it! The sheer scale of the Big Room and the intricate cave formations built over millions of years make this one of the most unique parks we’ve ever visited. Start planning your own underground adventure below.
Planning a Carlsbad Caverns National Park itinerary? One day is all you need to experience one of the most extraordinary natural wonders in the United States, and we use “extraordinary” deliberately. Descending 750 feet through the natural entrance into a cave the size of a sports stadium, surrounded by formations that took millions of years…
Planning a road trip to the national parks of New Mexico and Texas? This 8-day itinerary covers all four parks in one efficient loop. Visit White Sands National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Big Bend National Park, which are all accessible from El Paso without a 4WD vehicle and without…