Carlsbad, New Mexico - Brantley Lake State Park - Carlsbad Caverns - New Mexico State Park

Carlsbad, New Mexico - Brantley Lake State Park - Carlsbad Caverns - New Mexico State Park
In the second of their videos of New Mexico State Parks, the Two Tired Teachers visited Brantley Lake State Park, near Carlsbad. Brantley Lake is the closest state park to Carlsbad Caverns. It isn't really close since Brantley Lake State Park is north of Carlsbad and the caverns are south.
White City is the closest town to Carlsbad Caverns. White City does offer an RV "park" of sorts. It also had a Rode Way in with a small water park/swimming pool.
Carlsbad Caverns does not offer overnight camping, but you can tow up to the entrance and park your RV during your stay. The park has a kennel so that your dogs won't overheat.
The visitors center is fascinating. It has scenes showing how deep the caverns are. They are over a 1000 feet deep.
Until 1958 guano was mined in the caverns. The bat dung is used as a soil conditioner, a fungicide, and a fertilizer.
Two gift shops are in the visitors center. If you go see the bats, know that the road to the park is steep and winding.
Guadalupe Mountain National Park is another option for camping near Carlsbad Caverns. The park has no hook ups. It is about as far south of Carlsbad Caverns as Brantley Park State Park is to the north.
Be aware that if you go into the caverns through the natural entrance, it is a cave; it's slick; and it isn't always an easy path. If you have mobility problems, consider taking the elevator down. You are allowed to use a cane in the park, but you may not use hiking or walking sticks.
For more New Mexico videos, see Roswell, New Mexico - Bottomless Lake State Park and Nanostealth - Interview with Vikki Kestell, Faith-Filled Fiction Author.

[@phillippmorris4109]

its great to have landmarks on our adventures thru life what a blessing you two are keep the videos coming

[@TwoTiredTeachers]

Thanks so much for your always encouraging comments.

[@cdlady54_95]

We've been to the caverns in the 1960's in TN/Kentucky. Truly awesome and to have a parent that was a science teacher, oh boy, talk about exhaustion! Thank you for sharing.

[@TwoTiredTeachers]

Thanks for the laugh. I can imagine a science teacher in any caverns would be tiring at best.

[@gailrobinson7125]

We’re planning a trip to Arizona in October and want to visit Carlsbad Caverns on the way. We’ll be traveling from Wimberley with our 22’ trailer. I’ve already figured out that Brantley Lakes State Park is a good option for camping, so your video is very timely. Thanks for the great video. I’m looking forward to the next one. 👍😃

[@TwoTiredTeachers]

Thank you very much for your comment.

[@PidasianHippie]

I have never been to that part of the country but it looks like a wonderful place to visit. You ladies always seem to find the best parks with beautiful lakes.

[@TwoTiredTeachers]

It's generally HOT in Texas in the summer. Most often we look for campgrounds with lakes. LOL

[@PidasianHippie]

Good idea. Here we have the rivers in the mountains that also cool things off.

[@elizabethmorgan2621]

What did they do with the guano that they mined? Also, did people get rabies from exposure to the bats? When I taught in elementary school, I always included the wonderful, life saving work of Dr. Louis Pasteur. His work with the rabies vaccine is fascinating as well as his work with pasteurization! Thank you for this wonderful video. God bless and safe travels!!

[@TwoTiredTeachers]

Bat guano is used as a soil conditioner, a fertilizer, and a natural fungicide for the soil. Bats can carry rabies, but it's rare.
Thanks for the comment and questions.