Carlsbad Caverns National Park 
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Established: 1930
Carlsbad Caverns are one of the largest and most impressive cave systems in the world. Notable for the variety of their stalactitic formations, the caves were already known to the local Indians in the 10th and 11th centuries, as a rock carving at the entrance shows. The first systematic exploration of a small part of this subterranean labyrinth was carried out by James L White in 1901. So far some 22mi/35km of passages have been explored.
Carlsbad Caverns are one of the largest and most impressive cave systems in the world. Notable for the variety of their stalactitic formations, the caves were already known to the local Indians in the 10th and 11th centuries, as a rock carving at the entrance shows. The first systematic exploration of a small part of this subterranean labyrinth was carried out by James L White in 1901. So far some 22mi/35km of passages have been explored.
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The caves are home to vast swarms of bats whose evening antics have long attracted fascinated audiences. Up until the 1920s the abundant supplies of bat guano in the outer reaches of the caves provided a much valued source of fertilizer.
Origin of the caves
The cave system has been created over many millions of years, and the process is still continuing.
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May 25 to September 3: 8am-7pm
September 4 to May 24: 8am-5:30pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Hours pertain to the Visitor center.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities: Restaurant or food service
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Reflection inside Carlsbad Caverns.
Inside Carlsbad Caverns.
Interior of Carlsbad Caverns.
A view of the inside of a cavern at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Stalactites, stalagmites, and stone columns inside Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
