View as we start down into the cave

Carlsbad Caverns

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March 15th 2008
Carlsbad Caverns National Park and World Heritage Site Carlsbad Caverns are located in the Chihuahuan Desert of the Guadalupe Mountains. The caves were first entered over 1,000 years ago by American Indians. The brochure states that there are drawings on the cave walls near the natural entrance, but no signs that they entered further into the dark areas. In the 1800’s the settlers dis ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more