Carlsbad Caverns: Journey To DEEP BELOW The Earth's Surface
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Date: 2024-01-28
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TulsaGirlForever
GREAT video A great way for people to see one of Mother Nature's amazing spots! Sad you didn't make the White Sands Monument Park over by Alamogordo, where Holoman AF Base is at. the Sacramento Mtns around it are gorgeous & FULL of history.
It's also AMAZING you got to see THAT many Barbary Sheep on your way in originally in the 50's, a rancher bought 7 of them from Sn Diego & San Antonio Zoos & put them on his ranch 150 miles from our home in Carlsbad. They populated & in the 60's some got out & have migrated that far. down from Hondo Valley near Ruidoso to the Guadalupe Mtns & onto the Carlsbad Cavern Natl Park. Unfortunetly they're invading the territory of the native Big Horn Sheep & have contributed to the decline in the number of them.
I gotta go watch you other videos now!
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GREAT video A great way for people to see one of Mother Nature's amazing spots! Sad you didn't make the White Sands Monument Park over by Alamogordo, where Holoman AF Base is at. the Sacramento Mtns around it are gorgeous & FULL of history.
It's also AMAZING you got to see THAT many Barbary Sheep on your way in originally in the 50's, a rancher bought 7 of them from Sn Diego & San Antonio Zoos & put them on his ranch 150 miles from our home in Carlsbad. They populated & in the 60's some got out & have migrated that far. down from Hondo Valley near Ruidoso to the Guadalupe Mtns & onto the Carlsbad Cavern Natl Park. Unfortunetly they're invading the territory of the native Big Horn Sheep & have contributed to the decline in the number of them.
I gotta go watch you other videos now!
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davidroberson8030
I wonder where they got that story from about some teenager discovering that sounds kind of corny had a ladder I just figured if he attached the ladder and climb down how did he get the ladder on done to go farther down plus he would need one hell of a lantern I know some of these stories you wonder if they're just made up remember the Carlsbad caverns I went there once it's awesome I mean it's freaking awesome no doubt that's a trip having restrooms way down there looks like you might be in an airport how crazy man what we don't know is just too much good video guys awesome especially the deer on the road going up that was cool.
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I wonder where they got that story from about some teenager discovering that sounds kind of corny had a ladder I just figured if he attached the ladder and climb down how did he get the ladder on done to go farther down plus he would need one hell of a lantern I know some of these stories you wonder if they're just made up remember the Carlsbad caverns I went there once it's awesome I mean it's freaking awesome no doubt that's a trip having restrooms way down there looks like you might be in an airport how crazy man what we don't know is just too much good video guys awesome especially the deer on the road going up that was cool.
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pitapanda8319
I lived in Carlsbad when I was a wee bitty girl, back in the early 60s. Our 5th or 6th grade (I forget which it was) field trip was to the Caverns. Things have changed tremendously since then. We walked down, with a guide. There was a place where we could paddle our hands in a pool of crystal clear water. It appeared to be only a few inches deep, but it was much much much deeper than that. Also, when we reached Rock of Ages, we all sat down - they turned out the lights & we were in total darkness & we sang the song Rock of Ages. They've opened up a lot more of the Caverns since then & changed the paths around.
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I lived in Carlsbad when I was a wee bitty girl, back in the early 60s. Our 5th or 6th grade (I forget which it was) field trip was to the Caverns. Things have changed tremendously since then. We walked down, with a guide. There was a place where we could paddle our hands in a pool of crystal clear water. It appeared to be only a few inches deep, but it was much much much deeper than that. Also, when we reached Rock of Ages, we all sat down - they turned out the lights & we were in total darkness & we sang the song Rock of Ages. They've opened up a lot more of the Caverns since then & changed the paths around.
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pattid1470
Hi Joe and Nic. Boy this brought back memories but how different it is today. In 1963 at the age of 13 I went with my mom to Carlsbad Caverns. My grandfather lived in ElPaso and we took a bus ride there. They really modernized it from back then. When we went you went down a creeky elevator that only a few people could go on at once. I was so scared it wasn't going to make it and leave us stranded down there. Then the bats that hung from the ceilings. It looks very different today and not as big. We had lunch down there too as there was a cafeteria. Would love to go back so my husband can see it.
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Hi Joe and Nic. Boy this brought back memories but how different it is today. In 1963 at the age of 13 I went with my mom to Carlsbad Caverns. My grandfather lived in ElPaso and we took a bus ride there. They really modernized it from back then. When we went you went down a creeky elevator that only a few people could go on at once. I was so scared it wasn't going to make it and leave us stranded down there. Then the bats that hung from the ceilings. It looks very different today and not as big. We had lunch down there too as there was a cafeteria. Would love to go back so my husband can see it.
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usa-by-car
I was happy to see your wife with you. The other videos I have watched she is waiting for you back at the hotel and I was beginning to think she was going to be like Mrs. Columbo. always talked about but never seen! It was great visiting the Carlsbad Caverns with you because there is not a doubt in my mind that this is the only way I will ever see them. I can't imagine being that kid who explored it all by himself when he first found it. He must have felt like he was almost on another planet!
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I was happy to see your wife with you. The other videos I have watched she is waiting for you back at the hotel and I was beginning to think she was going to be like Mrs. Columbo. always talked about but never seen! It was great visiting the Carlsbad Caverns with you because there is not a doubt in my mind that this is the only way I will ever see them. I can't imagine being that kid who explored it all by himself when he first found it. He must have felt like he was almost on another planet!
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surinfarmwest6645
Nice caves! They have a very impressive pathway through them and you even have a lift (elevator) to take you back to the top which is a good idea. Great camera work to show us all the details of the formations. I still remember my geography teacher explaining the difference between stalactites and stalagmites: Remember, tights come down. I presume he was talking about the ones in the caves. Wonderful trip around the subterranean. Thank you very much for sharing this natural beauty.
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Nice caves! They have a very impressive pathway through them and you even have a lift (elevator) to take you back to the top which is a good idea. Great camera work to show us all the details of the formations. I still remember my geography teacher explaining the difference between stalactites and stalagmites: Remember, tights come down. I presume he was talking about the ones in the caves. Wonderful trip around the subterranean. Thank you very much for sharing this natural beauty.
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shannonfrench6893
Thank you for making these videos about Carlsbad. My Mom and Dad met in Dodge City, Kansas in 1956 and married in Clayton, New Mexico on June 18th of the same year. They honeymooned at Carlsbad Caverns. I have never seen it before. I've been all over America and within 80 miles sometimes but I always had to be somewhere and just didn't have time. Now I finally know where my brother and I began. I enjoy your videos but this one is dear to my heart. Thanks again!
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Thank you for making these videos about Carlsbad. My Mom and Dad met in Dodge City, Kansas in 1956 and married in Clayton, New Mexico on June 18th of the same year. They honeymooned at Carlsbad Caverns. I have never seen it before. I've been all over America and within 80 miles sometimes but I always had to be somewhere and just didn't have time. Now I finally know where my brother and I began. I enjoy your videos but this one is dear to my heart. Thanks again!
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ervingoss5442
My parents took me to see these wonderful caverns, the first time, back in the mid-to-late 70's. My Dad and I walked the whole way down, and we met up with my Mom in snack area. She had taken the elevator down. Then we all walked out. I was able to go again with the Jr High orchestra I was in a couple of years later. Traveling on Yellow Dog on those roads was on fun. We took the elevator down and walked back out on that trip. I hope to make it back again.
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My parents took me to see these wonderful caverns, the first time, back in the mid-to-late 70's. My Dad and I walked the whole way down, and we met up with my Mom in snack area. She had taken the elevator down. Then we all walked out. I was able to go again with the Jr High orchestra I was in a couple of years later. Traveling on Yellow Dog on those roads was on fun. We took the elevator down and walked back out on that trip. I hope to make it back again.
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Michaelebills
You are correct about the world's population. You can fit the total world's population in the state of Texas, and each person would have about 4x4 square feet of room. Overpopulation is a lie, and feeding the world is a lie. The world disposes so much food per day that it would feed the whole world. The problem is food preservation and distribution, along with government leadership greed.
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You are correct about the world's population. You can fit the total world's population in the state of Texas, and each person would have about 4x4 square feet of room. Overpopulation is a lie, and feeding the world is a lie. The world disposes so much food per day that it would feed the whole world. The problem is food preservation and distribution, along with government leadership greed.
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patland1762
Took my mom there in the 1980s. Somehow we were the only ones there early in the morning in December when they opened. We took the elevator down and had the carverns completely to ourselves. Beautiful and peacefull with only our occasional whispers and the sound of the drops of water. I will never forget that once in a lifetime visit and having it all to ourselves. Truly magical.
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Took my mom there in the 1980s. Somehow we were the only ones there early in the morning in December when they opened. We took the elevator down and had the carverns completely to ourselves. Beautiful and peacefull with only our occasional whispers and the sound of the drops of water. I will never forget that once in a lifetime visit and having it all to ourselves. Truly magical.
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mh0862
Been there, done that. And, ready for it Bought the T-shirt. Did you check out the five sky islands You can view them all from a point just north of the Texas side of Guadalupe National Park on Hwy 137. Also, don't know if you saw it, but there's a dirt road that turns of a paved road in the area, and the first sign reads, EL PASO 150 MILES. What a drive that must be!
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Been there, done that. And, ready for it Bought the T-shirt. Did you check out the five sky islands You can view them all from a point just north of the Texas side of Guadalupe National Park on Hwy 137. Also, don't know if you saw it, but there's a dirt road that turns of a paved road in the area, and the first sign reads, EL PASO 150 MILES. What a drive that must be!
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usa-by-car
The last time when I was there was the middle 70's my son was born in January we went in summer. At one time you didn't have to call ahead. They changed some of the trails they used to be straight down you slid most of the way till you got to the room to get your box lunch. I lived in Lovington and Roswell. Did you get to go to President park in Carlsbad
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The last time when I was there was the middle 70's my son was born in January we went in summer. At one time you didn't have to call ahead. They changed some of the trails they used to be straight down you slid most of the way till you got to the room to get your box lunch. I lived in Lovington and Roswell. Did you get to go to President park in Carlsbad
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user-ow7ez3vb1w
You just made me emotional, Carlsbad Caverns, my parents(on the verge of divorce canceled by the Caverns)and siblings really had such a great family bonding there when we were all teenagers. Then later on Albuquerque became like a renewed honeymoon place for them till my father passed 20 years later.
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You just made me emotional, Carlsbad Caverns, my parents(on the verge of divorce canceled by the Caverns)and siblings really had such a great family bonding there when we were all teenagers. Then later on Albuquerque became like a renewed honeymoon place for them till my father passed 20 years later.
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juanitaimhoff9844
If you stay in White City ( just below the park) you can drive up to the parking area and see many many deer. Staying in White City is a peaceful way to unwind after a trip to the Caverns. In season the food is good there are a few sites to see and it is so peaceful at night!
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If you stay in White City ( just below the park) you can drive up to the parking area and see many many deer. Staying in White City is a peaceful way to unwind after a trip to the Caverns. In season the food is good there are a few sites to see and it is so peaceful at night!
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bugwar5545
Thanks for the reminder about the elevator.
I was thinking of asking my neighbors if they wanted to go on a group trip to Carlsbad.
Then I remembered that the five year old throws a screaming tantrum whenever she even sees an elevator.
Not worth the hassle.
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Thanks for the reminder about the elevator.
I was thinking of asking my neighbors if they wanted to go on a group trip to Carlsbad.
Then I remembered that the five year old throws a screaming tantrum whenever she even sees an elevator.
Not worth the hassle.
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user-bi6ns9vi6f
I got to go to carlsbad cavern years a go I've been there twice the first time my son was a very little man, and the second time my daddy was with me and my oldest blood daughter was just a newborn baby. She stayed Daycare there at Carl's bad caverns
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I got to go to carlsbad cavern years a go I've been there twice the first time my son was a very little man, and the second time my daddy was with me and my oldest blood daughter was just a newborn baby. She stayed Daycare there at Carl's bad caverns
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michaelohair3715
I visited the Caverns in 1939 but saw none of it because I was also inside my mom, about to be born that September. What I leaned of the Caverns I learned much later from the miles of unfolding postcards that my mom had saved.
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I visited the Caverns in 1939 but saw none of it because I was also inside my mom, about to be born that September. What I leaned of the Caverns I learned much later from the miles of unfolding postcards that my mom had saved.
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marcusrussell8660
To me I love caves, but understanding how limestone is made and acid rain effects limestone adds much more beauty to the caves. Most people have never know that the middle of America was an inland sea for millions of years.
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To me I love caves, but understanding how limestone is made and acid rain effects limestone adds much more beauty to the caves. Most people have never know that the middle of America was an inland sea for millions of years.
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Michaelebills
It is cool that you are showing this as my wife and I are flying out December 8th to carlsbad caverns from Northern Virginia. Something to do for Christmas time. Now we will know what to be looking forward to. Thank you.
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It is cool that you are showing this as my wife and I are flying out December 8th to carlsbad caverns from Northern Virginia. Something to do for Christmas time. Now we will know what to be looking forward to. Thank you.
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jomac2046
You beat me into the cave by 2 years, I was there 44 years ago from Australia on my second trip to the US. Can't remember the Amphitheatre and Switch-Back path at the entry, I suppose built since my visit many moons ago.
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You beat me into the cave by 2 years, I was there 44 years ago from Australia on my second trip to the US. Can't remember the Amphitheatre and Switch-Back path at the entry, I suppose built since my visit many moons ago.
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ANDRSNS
I was stunned by the visuals! Every video of yours makes me want to travel the US more and more!
What's more - I loved your exchanges with Nicole throughout the whole walk. Thank you both so much for making this!
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I was stunned by the visuals! Every video of yours makes me want to travel the US more and more!
What's more - I loved your exchanges with Nicole throughout the whole walk. Thank you both so much for making this!
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priscillacook7383
I can remember as a kid going & walking all the way down. goung thru numerous rooms. We got there in time for the bat's returning to the caves in the morning & coming out to see the bat's in flights out
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I can remember as a kid going & walking all the way down. goung thru numerous rooms. We got there in time for the bat's returning to the caves in the morning & coming out to see the bat's in flights out
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keyup2626
Spectacular cavern there’s always something so special about being in these places. Well worth going to see places like these in your lifetime.
I think this will be added to my list of must see places.
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Spectacular cavern there’s always something so special about being in these places. Well worth going to see places like these in your lifetime.
I think this will be added to my list of must see places.
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45AMT
Awesome tour! I do feel like I've been there after watching. Cave kinda reminds me of Ruby falls in Chattanooga. Minus the huge waterfall. Very cool! Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to Midland!
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Awesome tour! I do feel like I've been there after watching. Cave kinda reminds me of Ruby falls in Chattanooga. Minus the huge waterfall. Very cool! Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to Midland!
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peterheinzman7022
good job you did the best way by doing the walk down you lose so much by doing the elevators I live in Roswell I call it the Alien Capital of the world because of all the aliens lol
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good job you did the best way by doing the walk down you lose so much by doing the elevators I live in Roswell I call it the Alien Capital of the world because of all the aliens lol
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usa-by-car
Carlsbad Caverns was one of my many favorites spots my family and I would visit when we lived in Pecos and Odessa TX back in the 80's. So many great memories. Thanks for sharing the video.
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Carlsbad Caverns was one of my many favorites spots my family and I would visit when we lived in Pecos and Odessa TX back in the 80's. So many great memories. Thanks for sharing the video.
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priscillacook7383
Wow u get to walk in again. They built a new visitors center nice. I took some friends back in the 80's was disappointed as we had to ride the elevator down to the grand ball room
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Wow u get to walk in again. They built a new visitors center nice. I took some friends back in the 80's was disappointed as we had to ride the elevator down to the grand ball room
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johnpierce2095
been there least 15 or 17 times, always a good trip , defintly a long walk. takes about 2 hours or more depending on how much time u stop and look and rest and all that.
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been there least 15 or 17 times, always a good trip , defintly a long walk. takes about 2 hours or more depending on how much time u stop and look and rest and all that.
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doneggerton7313
My goodness where is all the people that looks totally scary going into the cave alone. When we went last time, it was full of people, but that was in the summer.
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My goodness where is all the people that looks totally scary going into the cave alone. When we went last time, it was full of people, but that was in the summer.
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usa-by-car
That is the natural entrance to the caverns but you can take an elevator down which is located inside the visitor's center & skip all that walking.
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That is the natural entrance to the caverns but you can take an elevator down which is located inside the visitor's center & skip all that walking.
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ebrena1876
I really enjoyed this video, glad you were there Nicole I enjoyed hearing you two exchanging opinions. I think Joe might have been a bit anxious
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I really enjoyed this video, glad you were there Nicole I enjoyed hearing you two exchanging opinions. I think Joe might have been a bit anxious
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Honeycomblife
Im sure there was gold or diamonds or some treasures down there and they got taken by our overlords. I been to some caverns nesr San Antonio
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Im sure there was gold or diamonds or some treasures down there and they got taken by our overlords. I been to some caverns nesr San Antonio
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randygyulay5114
We bypassed Carlsbad Caverns while in Roswell and now I'm glad we did. I loved the video but way too much walking for these old legs.
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We bypassed Carlsbad Caverns while in Roswell and now I'm glad we did. I loved the video but way too much walking for these old legs.
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usa-by-car
thanks to your video now I 've been 2 Carlsbad caverns, I have heard of them but never thought I would see them, great, great video
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thanks to your video now I 've been 2 Carlsbad caverns, I have heard of them but never thought I would see them, great, great video
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