CARLSBAD CAVERNS NP: Wondrous caves in the land of enchantment / tips and info

On April 11th, 2024, days after viewing the Total Eclipse in Harper, Texas and having an underwhelming experience at Big Bend National Park, we make our way over to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
I had high expectations of this National Park, and I was thoroughly blown away! I highly recommend that you visit this wonderous place once in your lifetime!
NAVIGATION
00:00 INTRO
01:44 Carlsbad Caverns - Reservation Required (or highly recommended)
03:18 Cost and type of tour recommendation
04:35 Making our way down to the Natural Entrance (750 feet down)
12:23 Lower Level (elevator access)
13:42 The "BIG ROOM"
20:44 Final Thoughts
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[@HuskyMike]

Carlsbad Caverns is a neat place. We visited there a few years ago on our way back from Texas. Definitely recommended.

[@OverlandOverloaded]

Very cool place! Wowzers!

[@durtyflyadventures]

Wow!! We have been wanting to check out that place for a longgg time. Ya there is a lot of people but I love geology and this would be amazing. So glad you, grace and Braden got to experience it

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

It was an amazing place. A much different experience having to follow a tour guide down the crystal cave in sequoia national park

[@yotagang3705]

you going to overland expo west?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I have to work, but I have my schedule for June and might be able to attend Overland Expo PNW. Not sure if I will though.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

What about you?

[@yotagang3705]

I’m here, its ight, real show is in the camping area, I like seeing peoples builds