My parents took my sister and I on vacation to the Carlsbad Caverns. I excitedly waited for the bats to depart the cave. I was in awe of this daily event and was amazed at the many different creatures that called this place home. I was hooked and wanted to see as many national parks as I could. Although I have been very busy as a nurse, I hope one day to retire and visit all the parks. It breaks my heart to see what the Trump administration is doing to these beautiful preservations of our country.
Sincerely,
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Deep beneath the Chihuahuan Desert in southern New Mexico is a labyrinth of more than 300 limestone caves, carved over 250 million years ago.
State(s): New Mexico
Established: 1923
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Greetings from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
In the photo, there is a clear, teal blue pond. this pond is located under the mountains which the Carlsbad caverns are located.
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