Carlsbad Caverns entrance, New Mexico
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ronjean
N 32° 10.617 W 104° 26.467
13S E 552688 N 3560186
The natural entrance is the path for thousands of tourists during the days, thousands of bats in the evening.
Waymark Code: WM6RGC
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
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The National Park has over a hundred caves, and this is the largest and most famous entrance. There is even an amphitheater at the entrance, to allow visitors to watch the bats exit.
Type of Land: National Park

Managed By: US National Park Service

Contact Info: 575.785.2232

Website: [Web Link]

Type of Cave: Karst Cave

Contains Stalactites: yes

Contains Stalagmites: yes

Contains Bats: yes

Price of Admission: 6.00 (listed in local currency)
Visit Instructions:
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