It’s been many years since I last visited Carlsbad Caverns. We were close a couple of weeks ago. We stayed in nearby Whites City before we climbed Guadalupe Peak. I remember really enjoying the tour but not enjoying the cold, box lunch at the bottom. In the early 1950s my late father was an Explorer Scout troop leader and took the troop to the caverns. He actually discovered a new entrance and his name is on a plaque there somewhere.
My recommendation is to take the natural entrance. You really get a feel for the massiveness of the cavern. The sheer size of it and formations astonish at every turn.
I grew up in Carlsbad and did the natural entrance . This was in the 50s and 60s you always had to take the elevator back up to the surface . The 80 foot climb up then decend down to the lunch room would make you hungry for the box lunches . that they had made up . There were numerous souvenir stands in that area too. The last time l went through the Caverns was in 1985 ,l took my nine year old daughter through them . It's great
Thank you, this was really helpful. I’m planning a trip there in April so I’m doing a little research now. I think taking the trail down and the elevator up is a great idea.
I was there last week and a few things need to be updated. The cafe down at the bottom is CLOSED. There were no signs at the top to indicate this and I was surprised after I hiked down from the natural entrance. I only took one bottle of water with me since no food or other drinks are allowed. The hike down is very steep and I wished I had more water or a snack. I assumed I could get something once I reached the big room but I was mistaken. I would have to stood in a long line for the elevator to get food/drink back up in the visitor center, and by the time I would have gotten back down I would have missed exploring the big room. So I toughed it out and still did the big room hike, but I felt like I was about to pass out near the end of it from the lack of water. I recommend eating a big meal before you go in and take a lot of water if you are going to hike in. Some people were carrying gallon jugs of water and I can see why.
That was an awesome video. Thank you! My son and I will be there in the early evening on Dec 26th 2022, too late to visit the caverns. We will do the tour starting in the early AM on the 27th. What can u recommend we do on the night of the 26th in Whites City? Thank you!
You really miss A LOT not going through the natural entrance. There’s way more than the big room that I like arguably better than the big room. The natural entrance is this giant almost perfect circle and it feels like you’re descending into Mordor. It’s otherworldly
I’m a few days we’ll be at the caverns again, my 4th trip. We’ve always done the natural enterance, I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way, unless you’re physically unable to.
At the time they park rangers lead a large group through the cavern . Along the way they would come to rest areas and talk about the cave and turn the lights off for a few minutes . I'm not sure if they do that , because even in November of 85 no one walked out . You took a receiver that picked up recordings at main points of interest .
Hi! I see this video was posted 10 months ago. Just wanted to ask of that was an accurate depiction pf when you all actually went there (Ik sometimes video editing takes a bit, so just verifying). The weather looked GORGEOUS!!! Those skies!! 😍 I would like to know what time of uear you all were there and what the weather was like? (Approximate temps, if you can remember) :) thank you for a beautiful video.
It’s been many years since I last visited Carlsbad Caverns. We were close a couple of weeks ago. We stayed in nearby Whites City before we climbed Guadalupe Peak. I remember really enjoying the tour but not enjoying the cold, box lunch at the bottom. In the early 1950s my late father was an Explorer Scout troop leader and took the troop to the caverns. He actually discovered a new entrance and his name is on a plaque there somewhere.
What a cool story Kelly!
My recommendation is to take the natural entrance. You really get a feel for the massiveness of the cavern. The sheer size of it and formations astonish at every turn.
Great video, my 2 cents is to 100% take the natural entrance
Great advice!
I grew up in Carlsbad and did the natural entrance . This was in the 50s and 60s you always had to take the elevator back up to the surface . The 80 foot climb up then decend down to the lunch room would make you hungry for the box lunches . that they had made up . There were numerous souvenir stands in that area too. The last time l went through the Caverns was in 1985 ,l took my nine year old daughter through them . It's great
Next time we will do the natural entrance, thanks Michael!
Thank you, this was really helpful. I’m planning a trip there in April so I’m doing a little research now. I think taking the trail down and the elevator up is a great idea.
Very informative. Thank you!
Thank you!
I’m going there this weekend that’s why I’m watching this :)
Enjoy…safe travels!
I was there last week and a few things need to be updated. The cafe down at the bottom is CLOSED. There were no signs at the top to indicate this and I was surprised after I hiked down from the natural entrance. I only took one bottle of water with me since no food or other drinks are allowed. The hike down is very steep and I wished I had more water or a snack. I assumed I could get something once I reached the big room but I was mistaken. I would have to stood in a long line for the elevator to get food/drink back up in the visitor center, and by the time I would have gotten back down I would have missed exploring the big room. So I toughed it out and still did the big room hike, but I felt like I was about to pass out near the end of it from the lack of water. I recommend eating a big meal before you go in and take a lot of water if you are going to hike in. Some people were carrying gallon jugs of water and I can see why.
That was an awesome video. Thank you!
My son and I will be there in the early evening on Dec 26th 2022, too late to visit the caverns. We will do the tour starting in the early AM on the 27th.
What can u recommend we do on the night of the 26th in Whites City? Thank you!
Honesty white city is small and we have no clue as to what will be open the day after Christmas
You really miss A LOT not going through the natural entrance. There’s way more than the big room that I like arguably better than the big room. The natural entrance is this giant almost perfect circle and it feels like you’re descending into Mordor. It’s otherworldly
Great advice! Thanks for sharing Jesse!
2:01 an interesting entrance.
I’m a few days we’ll be at the caverns again, my 4th trip. We’ve always done the natural enterance, I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way, unless you’re physically unable to.
Beautimus!! Close to the Amtrak Sunset Limited...always wanted to take that train route...this could be a stop-off. Hmmmm....
It’s a trek for sure! Interesting part of the country though!
At the time they park rangers lead a large group through the cavern . Along the way they would come to rest areas and talk about the cave and turn the lights off for a few minutes . I'm not sure if they do that , because even in November of 85 no one walked out . You took a receiver that picked up recordings at main points of interest .
Thanks for sharing Michael, that was definitely a few years ago!
Hi! I see this video was posted 10 months ago. Just wanted to ask of that was an accurate depiction pf when you all actually went there (Ik sometimes video editing takes a bit, so just verifying). The weather looked GORGEOUS!!! Those skies!! 😍 I would like to know what time of uear you all were there and what the weather was like? (Approximate temps, if you can remember) :) thank you for a beautiful video.
We were there in May, temps were pretty pleasant from what we can recall. Thanks for watching!
I thought you said the National Park website would be linked in the description below but I don't see it
So where are the links to nearby places to stay?
Hi, I am curious where the sign is at 3:00 about Carlsbad with facts about the town? Is that at the Caverns or further in the city? Thanks!
That’s actually in the lobby at the Townplace Suites in Carlsbad
So you guys rode elevator and then walked the caves and rode elevator back up?
Sorry I just heard when you said that!
No problem! Highly recommend the elevator!
From what i know,there is an accident in there,a friend kill his other friend,named raffi and david,is that true?
Good question for google
@@AdamandMadalyn ouh,right
Didn’t it closed
Nope
@@AdamandMadalyn oh because I thought it closed because of a flood
You’re free to double check the news and their NPS website but I don’t see anything that indicates that