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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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Intro

Established to preserve Carlsbad Cavern and numerous other caves within a Permian-age fossil reef, the park contains over 85 known caves, including Lechuguilla Cave—the nation's deepest limestone cave at 1,567 feet (478m) and third longest.

Carlsbad Cavern, with one of the world's largest underground chambers and countless formations, is highly accessible, with a variety of tours offered year-round.

Designations

  • October 25, 1923 - National Monument
  • May 14, 1930 - National Park
  • December 6, 1995 - World Heritage Site


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