Rocky slopes, canyons, cactus, grass, and shrubs with more than 119 known caves beneath this rugged land--all formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone.
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ALT Black and white photo from 1926 of a large crowd of individuals awaiting to enter down the sloped paths of a hiking trail descending down into a cavern
ALT Modern day photo of visitors hiking down a series of switchbacks leading to the mouth of cave
ALT A tall ceiling within Carlsbad Cavern
ALT A roadrunner standing on a rock wall appearing to look at an interpretation sign that talks about a specific plant on this area.
ALT Many Stalactites hanging from the ceiling covered in cave popcorn
ALT A light trail spells out the phrase " Happy New Year" inside a cave chamber.
ALT A caver stands in-front of a tall stalagmite in Slaughter Canyon Cave known as the Christmas Tree.
ALT A large brown bird with a tall neck stands among tall brown grass and in front of lush green trees.
ALT A green information graphic which states, "Timed Entry Tickets Required to Enter Carlsbad Cavern Reservations Strongly Recommended."
ALT A portrait photo of an individual standing in front of a domed observatory and a twilight sky.
ALT A solar-filtered image of the moon partially covering the sun.