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Carlsbad Caverns National ParkLake Chandelier in Lechuguilla Cave.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
For Kids
 
Kids twelve and over might like to try the Spider Cave tour!
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If you are at least 12 years old and you think you might like crawling through tight passageways, you might like the Spider Cave tour!

Carlsbad Caverns National Park offers a variety of wonderful opportunities to learn about the natural resources of the park for children. 

Caves are amazing places for curious kids—an often heard question in the cave is “Where does that hole go?” Participating in the self-guided tours of Carlsbad Cavern—there’s even an audio guide just for kids—or a ranger-guided tour, attending an evening bat flight program, and becoming a Junior Ranger are great ways to discover what is special about this national park.

Crawl around on the Spider Cave tour!
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Jim White in Carlsbad Cavern.  

Did You Know?
Jim White is the cowboy credited with being the premier explorer of Carlsbad Cavern. He began to explore the cave as a teenager in 1898, using a handmade wire ladder to decend 60 feet into the cave. For more than a decade, he couldn't convince many locals that there was much to Carlsbad Cavern.

Last Updated: May 16, 2007 at 16:30 EST