10K 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

🦇 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

277K views · 6.8K reactions | The Carlsbad Caverns are a sprawling underground site with over 100 caves. A century ago this year, Carlsbad was named a national monument, and seven years later it became a national park. Jeff Glor takes a trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. | CBS Mornings | Facebook

Discover the underground magic of Carlsbad Caverns National Park! 🌌✨ Step into a world of awe-inspiring natural wonders — explore the massive Big Room filled with towering stalactites, stalagmites, and incredible rock formations that have been millions of years in the making. It's an unforgettable subterranean adventure! Time your visit for the famous bat flight at dusk — watch hundreds of thousands of bats emerge from the cave entrance in a mesmerizing spectacle! After your cavern exploration,

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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