Let’s Go Spelunking Into the Deep End of Carlsbad Caverns

The Carlsbad Caverns, in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico, has got to be the most underrated National Park that we have. I don’t understand why more people aren’t talking about and fighting to get in and see these natural wonders. The caves are open for tourism on a limited basis, with online registration for a specific time to secure your spot. And they’re serious about those reservations. I heard a couple be told they’d have to wait 15 minutes until it was their reservation time. Your time is checked when you walk in and again before entering the caves, so don’t try any funny business. But that’s about the only thing they’re serious about. Once you’re in, you’re in. They let you explore miles of cave almost entirely alone. Camping Near the Caverns I arrived at the caves after spending the night sleeping in vanGo almost directly across the street. There is some Bureau of the Land Management (BLM) land where anyone can camp overnight for free. Though it appears to be incredibly secluded, it also happens to have a cell tower directly across from it, making cellular service impeccable. But other than the caverns, there’s […]

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