Defiitely, pixi, and it would be worth the trip. It has been "developed", of course, but is still spectacular - especially the bat flight at dusk. Wheelchair accessible, if needed.
pixipixil
Aug 29, 2022
Thanks, aknan. I asked my uncle about it. He did a lot of traveling in his day but he hadn't gone to it. My mother did and I remember her talking about it some but not exactly what she said.
I like caves when they have been "civilized, " but not before. We did spelunking once by mistake and we both hated it. I have been in several caves that were developed and enjoyed them all...
Howe Caverns and Secret Caverns in New York, Lincoln Caverns (Pennsylvania I think), Mammoth Caves in Kentucky and Kartchner
Caverns in Arizona. That last while beautiful was a disappointment because no photos were allowed and lights were turned on and off to herd us along so no time to really study the various formations.
I'd like to see the caves in New Mexico. Can't think of their name. They are supposed to have wonderful stalagtites that used to be "played" by an organ type hook up. I don't know if they still do that.
Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday.
I believe you might be thinking of Carlsbad Caverns. They are very interesting.
pixipixil
Aug 23, 2022
That's it, Juddj. Are they pretty?
juddj64
Aug 26, 2022
Well, they are very interesting and highly commercialized, but I found them entrancing. They are dry caves. You won't find dripping water which is essential for stalactite and stalagmite formation. The bat flight at sunrise is awesome.
Looked it up. It is in New Mexico. We traveled through NM several times. I am an only child so have no one to fall back on. It is to bad when your parents are gone and you can think of so many things to ask them. You just take it for granted they will be there for you. They passed in their 90's. I think we did go there because we didn't travel to many states. Where ever it was I can still remember how amazing to be under ground and see all the wonders God gives to us.
aknan
Aug 25, 2022
Carlsbad is incredible! Visited it a couple of times with a 4-H camping group. Amazing structures, all made from dripping water and limestone; we even ate lunch underground! Best visiting around dusk to see all the bats fly out.
Carlsbad Caverns. Any one been to it?
Howe Caverns and Secret Caverns in New York, Lincoln Caverns (Pennsylvania I think), Mammoth Caves in Kentucky and Kartchner
Caverns in Arizona. That last while beautiful was a disappointment because no photos were allowed and lights were turned on and off to herd us along so no time to really study the various formations.
I'd like to see the caves in New Mexico. Can't think of their name. They are supposed to have wonderful stalagtites that used to be "played" by an organ type hook up. I don't know if they still do that.
Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday.
One leap of faith lots of little steps = success. Good day to all.