Carlsbad, United States

Travel Blogs from Carlsbad (94)

Down to the Bowels of Hell!, Carlsbad Caverns, United States travel blog
Down to the Bowels of Hell!
Feb 27, 2008

... the campgrounds I've been in lately. During the final part of my drive, especially when I had to drive completely through Carlsbad, I was thinking of skipping the caverns and taking a breather from touring. After setting up at the campground I check my ...

A travel blog entry by cobra1899
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Spelunking, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, United States travel blog
Spelunking
Jun 8, 2007

I woke up at 8AM and visited Carlsbad Caverns National Park.  On the drive in I saw a giant tarantula crossing the road.  When I arrived at the park I hiked a mile down into the cave to a depth of 750 feet below the surface.  It was great ...

A travel blog entry by exploreamerica
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The Neatest Cave in The World, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, United States travel blog
The Neatest Cave in The World
Jul 18, 2009

We went to Carlsbad Caverns.  It is a National Park in New Mexico.  We went down below ground.  It is 59 degrees all year round in the cave.  I was ahead of Mamaw and Papaw all the whole time.  I earned a Junior Ranger Badge.  ...

A travel blog entry by jacobsims
Days Seventy-Eight through Eighty-Three, Carlsbad, United States travel blog
Days Seventy-Eight through Eighty-Three
Jan 17, 2005

... to Carlsbad (about an hour north of San Diego) on Saturday, so I could attempt my first marathon on Sunday morning. The Carlsbad Marathon was a beautiful, mostly level tour of the Southern California coast. As for my performance, I will only say that I ...

A travel blog entry by happywayfarer

Attractions in Carlsbad (7)

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

1504 Miehls Dr., Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

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Overlooking the Pecos River Valley, this fascinating park exhibits the varied plant and animal life of the arid Chihuahuan Desert region. Visitors can observe caged animals like snakes, lizards and birds of prey, plus larger animals such as bison and antelope, which are held in pens. Or walk along a nature trail past cacti, agaves, yuccas and other native plant life.
Pecos River Flume
Pecos River Flume

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

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Once featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not" as the river that crosses itself, this artificial channel brings Pecos River water from Lake Avalon to dry areas as part of the Carlsbad Irrigation System. Orginally made of wood, the Flume was destroyed by a flood in 1902 and then remade out of concrete.
Pecos River
Pecos River

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

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Lake Carlsbad Golf Course
Lake Carlsbad Golf Course

901 Muscatel Ave., Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

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Golfers can choose to tee off at the nine-hole par 3 course that runs along the beautiful Pecos River, the regulation 18-hole course situated in the foothills east of the river or the par 72 regulation course, which is not long, but offers a variety of challenges no matter what your skill level.

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