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Carlsbad Caverns is a national park in southeastern New Mexico in the Chihuahuan Desert.
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The cavern itself began taking shape millions of years ago. The cave formations began forming over 500,000 years ago.
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Stalactites are mineral formations that grow down from the cave ceiling.
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Stalagmites are rock formations that grow up from the cave floor.
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Stalactites
have a
“t”
because they are on
t
op.
Stalagmites
have a
“g”
because they are on the
g
round.
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The park entrance fee is $15 per person. The cavern opens at 8:30 am and the last entrance into the cavern is at 2:30 pm.
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The Natural Entrance Trail is very steep with many switchbacks. It is considered strenuous.
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The cavern is 750 feet underground and a 1.25 mile hike into the Big Room.
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The Big Room Trail is also 1.25 miles, but is rated easy.
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The temperature inside the cavern is always 56 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The park does a fantastic job of providing handrails the entire way.
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Flashlights are allowed, but not needed. The park does a good job of providing dim lights throughout the cavern.
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In the cavern, voices carry. Rangers ask that you whisper or use your quiet voice.
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