11K reactions · 3K shares | 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 | Facebook

Carlsbad Caverns is on another level, literally 🤯 Descending into the “Big Room” feels like stepping into a hidden world, and knowing you’re standing in the largest cave chamber in North America makes it even wilder. Once you step into the mouth of the cave, the humidity hits you, along with a slightly musty smell. Watch out for the bats here, btw! The daylight quickly fades as you start the steep descent, and your nerves settle. You reach a point when you’re so deep inside the cave, you just a

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Discover the hidden wonders of Carlsbad, New Mexico—a must-visit destination for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and families alike! 🌵✨ Nestled in the Chihuahuan Desert, this charming town boasts the iconic Carlsbad Caverns National Park, where you can explore massive underground chambers adorned with stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and rock formations that feel straight out of a fantasy world. Don’t miss the evening bat flight spectacle—watch as up to 400,000 Brazilian free-tailed bats sp

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