https://www.nps.gov/cave News releases from Carlsbad Caverns National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/2025-01-13-dark-skies.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:00:00 EST Dark for the Park Alliance is helping restore quality night skies for Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and on January 8th they released new standards for New Mexico's oil and gas industry. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/2025-01-13-dark-skies.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/blm-and-carlsbad-caverns-national-park-plan-bird-talk.htm Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:45:00 EST The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carlsbad Field Office and Carlsbad Caverns National Park will co-host a nature hike and educational birding talk at Rattlesnake Springs. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/blm-and-carlsbad-caverns-national-park-plan-bird-talk.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/2024-11-1-public-comment-tour-fee.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park is seeking public comments on proposed changes to tour fees. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/2024-11-1-public-comment-tour-fee.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/2023-economic-benefits.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 394,000 visitors to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 2023 spent $29.1 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 359 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $31.9 million. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/2023-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-measures-lifted.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:32:00 EST Effective immediately, all preventive fire measures at Carlsbad Caverns National Park have been lifted due to recent monsoon rain. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-measures-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/fungus-that-causes-white-nose-syndrome-detected.htm Thu, 30 May 2024 09:59:00 EST Swabs collected from cave Myotis bats in the Left Hand Tunnel area of Carlsbad Cavern and near the Rattlesnake Springs day use area tested positive for Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS). https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/fungus-that-causes-white-nose-syndrome-detected.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-measures-implemented-due-to-increased-fire-danger_052324.htm Thu, 23 May 2024 09:35:00 EST Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement preventative measures. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-measures-implemented-due-to-increased-fire-danger_052324.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-offers-rock-of-ages-lantern-tours-in-december.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:17:00 EST In December, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will offer visitors the opportunity to experience Carlsbad Cavern and its colorful history during the Rock of Ages Lantern Tours. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-offers-rock-of-ages-lantern-tours-in-december.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-fire-measures-lifted.htm Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:23:00 EST Effective immediately, all preventive fire measures have been lifted due to recent monsoon rain. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-fire-measures-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-measures-implemented-due-to-increased-fire-danger.htm Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:53:00 EST Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement preventative measures beginning on June 24. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-measures-implemented-due-to-increased-fire-danger.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-begins-centennial-celebration.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:37:00 EST October 25, 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-begins-centennial-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20221123-holiday-closures.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:46:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park will be closed on November 24, December 25, and January 1. This includes the visitor center, cavern, roads, and trails. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20221123-holiday-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/areas-closed-due-to-recent-rain-and-flooding-at-carlsbad-caverns.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:47:00 EST Due to trail erosion from recent rain and flooding, the park's wilderness areas and backcountry trails are closed until assessments and repairs can be completed. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/areas-closed-due-to-recent-rain-and-flooding-at-carlsbad-caverns.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/park-evacuates-due-to-flash-flooding.htm Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:31:00 EST On August 20, a flash flood occurred in the park with 20 foot deep water flowing across sections of the main road. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/park-evacuates-due-to-flash-flooding.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/some-fire-restrictions-lifted-due-to-recent-rain.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:47:00 EST During the past two weeks, Carlsbad Caverns National Park received 2.26 inches of rain, reducing the fire danger. As a result, effective July 1, the park will lift some fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/some-fire-restrictions-lifted-due-to-recent-rain.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/2021-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:09:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 349,244 visitors to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 2021 spent $25.1 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 312 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $27.4 million. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/2021-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/additional-restrictions-implemented-due-to-extreme-fire-danger.htm Tue, 24 May 2022 11:48:00 EST Extreme fire danger continues to affect Carlsbad Caverns National Park and new restrictions have been implemented as of May 25. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/additional-restrictions-implemented-due-to-extreme-fire-danger.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/additional-preventative-measures-implemented.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:32:00 EST As a result of increasing fire danger at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, overnight camping is prohibited, permitting of overnight backcountry trips is suspended, and propane stoves are prohibited. The previously issued preventative measures remain in effect. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/additional-preventative-measures-implemented.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-fire-measures-implemented.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:57:00 EST Due to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement preventative measures beginning on April 15. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-fire-measures-implemented.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/operation-to-remove-blasting-caps.htm Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:17:00 EST Rangers at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, assisted by multiple federal and local agencies, conducted an operation to investigate and remove six boxes labeled “blasting caps” from Ogle Cave. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/operation-to-remove-blasting-caps.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carmen-chapin-selected-as-superintendent.htm Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:00:00 EST National Park Service Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of Carmen Chapin as superintendent of Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carmen-chapin-selected-as-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-closed-during-upcoming-holidays.htm Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:34:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park will be closed on November 25, December 25, and January 1. This includes the visitor center, cavern, entrance gates to vehicles for public safety, and all park roads and trails. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-closed-during-upcoming-holidays.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-implements-precautions-to-prevent-spread-of-white-nose-syndrome.htm Sat, 22 May 2021 11:54:00 EST In April 2021, Pd (Pseudogymnoascus destructans) the fungus that causes White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) in bats, was detected on hibernating bats and cave walls in two eastern New Mexico caves in Lincoln and DeBaca County.  https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-implements-precautions-to-prevent-spread-of-white-nose-syndrome.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-measure-implemented-due-to-increased-fire-danger.htm Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:02:00 EST Due to increased fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park has implemented the following preventative measure--Using park provided fire/charcoal grills or personal fire/charcoal grills is prohibited at Rattlesnake Springs Picnic Area. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-measure-implemented-due-to-increased-fire-danger.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/virtually-experience-rock-of-ages-program.htm Sat, 12 Dec 2020 11:20:00 EST On December 19, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will begin to release nine podcasts to experience the Rock of Ages Program. Two radio theater episodes will be released each weekend for five weeks and made available on the park’s website. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/virtually-experience-rock-of-ages-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-adopts-report-recommendations-to-mitigate-radon.htm Fri, 31 May 2019 08:30:00 EST The National Park Service is implementing an action plan at Carlsbad Caverns National Park to reduce the potential of radon exposure of park employees and visitors. The action plan includes monitoring for employee hours in the caverns, training employees about the exposure risks of radon and seeking engineering support for recommended modifications to the visitor center. The park is safe for visitors. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-adopts-report-recommendations-to-mitigate-radon.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/tourism-creates-34-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 24 May 2019 05:45:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 466,000 visitors to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 2018 spent $30.2 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 405 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $34 million. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/tourism-creates-34-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/extreme-fire-danger-preventative-measures-cancelled.htm Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:00:00 EST The extreme fire danger preventative measures at Carlsbad Caverns National Park implemented on June 1 have been cancelled due to recent precipitation combined with cooler temperatures and higher humidity. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/extreme-fire-danger-preventative-measures-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-measures-due-to-extreme-fire-danger.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:00:00 EST Due to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park has implemented the following preventative measures: 1) Closure of Walnut Canyon Desert Drive; 2) Charcoal fires are prohibited; 3) Smoking is prohibited, except inside personal vehicles; and 4) Open flames and cooking stoves are prohibited in the backcountry. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-measures-due-to-extreme-fire-danger.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/elevators-modernization-at-carlsbad-caverns-nears-completion.htm Wed, 23 May 2018 06:30:00 EST The completion of the primary elevators modernization at Carlsbad Caverns National Park has been delayed until June 15. Since the end of April, Tutor Perini Corporation and ThyssenKrupp had been working 10-hour days, seven days per week in the attempt to complete the project by May 25. The park continues to provide visitors with elevator service into and out of the cavern using a secondary set of elevators during this modernization project. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/elevators-modernization-at-carlsbad-caverns-nears-completion.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-fire-measures-cancelled.htm Fri, 27 Apr 2018 06:30:00 EST The extreme fire danger preventative measures at Carlsbad Caverns National Park have been cancelled due to light precipitation combined with cooler temperatures, decreased winds, and high humidity. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/preventative-fire-measures-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/elevator-service-restored-after-completion-of-repairs.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:45:00 EST The secondary elevators at Carlsbad Caverns National Park are back in service after a traveling cable was replaced. The traveling cable sends the correct signal to the controls that allow the elevator car to operate. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/elevator-service-restored-after-completion-of-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/park-implements-preventative-measures-due-to-extreme-fire-danger.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:30:00 EST Due to prolonged extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park has implemented the following preventative measures: 1) Closure of the Walnut Canyon Desert Drive; 2) Charcoal fires are prohibited, 3) Smoking is prohibited, except inside personal vehicles; and 4) Open flames and cooking stoves are prohibited in the backcountry. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/park-implements-preventative-measures-due-to-extreme-fire-danger.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/entrance-fee-changes.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today Carlsbad Caverns National Park will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. Effective January 1, 2019 the entrance fees to the park will be $15 per person (ages 16 and older) and free (ages 15 and younger). https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/entrance-fee-changes.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/no-elevator-service-after-successful-rescue-from-stranded-elevator.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:00:00 EST On March 26, one of the secondary elevators at Carlsbad Caverns National Park became stranded at 740 feet below the surface with three visitors inside due to a mechanical issue. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/no-elevator-service-after-successful-rescue-from-stranded-elevator.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/new-primary-elevator-motors-installed.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:00:00 EST A milestone was reached when a large crane removed the old elevator motors and installed new motors. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/new-primary-elevator-motors-installed.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/elevators-out-of-service-for-required-maintenance-january-24-25.htm Fri, 12 Jan 2018 06:00:00 EST From January 24 to 25, the secondary elevators at Carlsbad Caverns National Park will be out of service for required, routine maintenance. The work involves shortening the cables installed on both secondary elevator cars in February 2017. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/elevators-out-of-service-for-required-maintenance-january-24-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/entrance-fee-to-increase.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2017 07:00:00 EST On January 2, 2018, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will increase its entrance fee from $10 to $12 per person for ages 16 and older, free for ages 15 and under. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/entrance-fee-to-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/free-admission-on-four-days-in-2018.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that the public will be invited to experience all national parks, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park, without entrance fees, on four days in 2018. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/free-admission-on-four-days-in-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/work-begins-to-replace-primary-elevators.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:15:00 EST The National Park Service began work this week to repair and install elevator guide rails and modernize the primary elevators at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/work-begins-to-replace-primary-elevators.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-trading-co-selected-for-concession-contract-within-carlsbad-caverns-national-park.htm Fri, 24 Nov 2017 05:00:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Acting Intermountain Regional Director Kate Hammond announced on November 21, 2017, the selection of Carlsbad Caverns Trading Co., LLC, as the concessioner to provide food and beverage, retail, and kennel services within Carlsbad Caverns National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-trading-co-selected-for-concession-contract-within-carlsbad-caverns-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/pipeline-break.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:37:00 EST Major Water Pipeline Break https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/pipeline-break.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/public-feedback-wanted-on-lighting-project.htm Mon, 22 Dec 2014 07:18:00 EST Public Comments Wanted on Cave Lighting Project https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/public-feedback-wanted-on-lighting-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/sister-parks-open-on-december-26.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:02:00 EST Sister Parks Open on December 26 https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/sister-parks-open-on-december-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/moth-researcher-earns-award.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:40:00 EST Moth Researcher Earns Regional Director's Award https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/moth-researcher-earns-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/astronomical-adventure-after-bat-flight.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:46:00 EST Star Party After Bat Flight https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/astronomical-adventure-after-bat-flight.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/doug-neighbor-named-superintendent.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2014 10:07:00 EST Douglas Neighbor Named Superintendent of Carlsbad Caverns National Park https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/doug-neighbor-named-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/happy-birthday-nps.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:15:00 EST Happy 98th Birthday NPS https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/happy-birthday-nps.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/park-closing-due-to-flooding.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2014 08:12:00 EST Park Closing Due to Hazardous Conditions https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/park-closing-due-to-flooding.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/unmanned-aerial-systems-banned.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2014 08:03:00 EST Unmanned Aerial Systems Banned https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/unmanned-aerial-systems-banned.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/night-sky-treasures.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2014 06:45:00 EST Star Party August 23 https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/night-sky-treasures.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/astronomical-night-sky-viewing.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:59:00 EST Astronomical Night Sky Viewing July 19 https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/astronomical-night-sky-viewing.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/accident-results-in-serious-injury-to-visitor.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2014 11:30:00 EST Accident Results in Serious Injury to Visitor in the Early Morning of July 3 https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/accident-results-in-serious-injury-to-visitor.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/rescue-in-lechuguilla-cave.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:21:00 EST Rescue of One in Lechuguilla Cave https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/rescue-in-lechuguilla-cave.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/star-party-june-19.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:03:00 EST June 21 Star Party https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/star-party-june-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/star-party-june-21-2014.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:23:00 EST Stars, Planets and Much More! https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/star-party-june-21-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/fire-restrictions-in-national-park.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2014 11:05:00 EST Fire restrictions in place for national park https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/fire-restrictions-in-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/yosemite-gathering-of-spirit-film-debut.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:01:00 EST Sister National Parks Share a Movie That Started it All https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/yosemite-gathering-of-spirit-film-debut.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/registration-open-for-parkids-and-teen-week-at-carlsbad-caverns.htm Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:49:00 EST Registration Open for ParKids and Teen Week at Carlsbad Caverns https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/registration-open-for-parkids-and-teen-week-at-carlsbad-caverns.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/economic-impact-on-local-communities.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2014 10:47:00 EST Economic Impact on Local Communities https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/economic-impact-on-local-communities.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/halloween-hall.htm Fri, 15 Nov 2013 10:59:00 EST New room discovered inside Carlsbad Caverns National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/halloween-hall.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/new-interim-superintendent.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2013 07:30:00 EST New interim superintendent chosen to manage two parks. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/new-interim-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/superintendent-retires.htm Wed, 23 Oct 2013 07:19:00 EST Superintendent retires after a long career in the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/superintendent-retires.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-reopens-after-a-16-day-shutdown.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:59:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park re-opened to visitors today, Thursday, Oct. 17. Visitors can access all public areas and travel on park roads immediately, as well as use park facilities and other public services. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-reopens-after-a-16-day-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/star-party-this-weekend-at-carlsbad-caverns-national-park.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:34:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park welcomes the public to Star Parties on October 5 and 6 in the east main parking lot of the Carlsbad Caverns visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/star-party-this-weekend-at-carlsbad-caverns-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/sign-language-interpreters-join-park-rangers-for-special-tour.htm Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:40:00 EST American Sign Language interpreters will join park rangers in offering a tour of beautiful King’s Palace at Carlsbad Caverns National Park on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/sign-language-interpreters-join-park-rangers-for-special-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/road-resurfacing-project-may-cause-delays.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:02:00 EST If you are planning a trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park between Tuesday through the end of October, prepare for possible delays because of road work. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/road-resurfacing-project-may-cause-delays.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/volunteer-with-carlsbad-caverns-national-park-on-national-public-lands-day.htm Fri, 06 Sep 2013 11:06:00 EST On Saturday, September 28, 2013, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will recognize National Public Lands Day by offering free general entry to the cavern. This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/volunteer-with-carlsbad-caverns-national-park-on-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/sustainable-design-initiative.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 10:51:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park is oneof four pilot projects newly certified by the Sustainable SitesInitiative™ (SITES™), acomprehensive rating system for sustainable design, construction, and maintenance of built landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/sustainable-design-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/nps-97th-birthday-celebration.htm Mon, 12 Aug 2013 10:35:00 EST In celebration of the National Park Service’s 97th birthday, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will offer free general entry to the cavern on Sunday, August 25. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/nps-97th-birthday-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/star-party-august.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:31:00 EST Star Party - August https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/star-party-august.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/national-moth-week-2013.htm Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:44:00 EST Researchers Gather Data During National Moth Week https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/national-moth-week-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/star-party-july.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2013 10:26:00 EST Star Party - July https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/star-party-july.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/google-maps-streetview-special-collection.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2013 10:16:00 EST Google Map Streetview Special Collection at Carlsbad Caverns https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/google-maps-streetview-special-collection.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/mirror-lake-sign-returned.htm Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:06:00 EST Historic Sign Returned After 40 years https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/mirror-lake-sign-returned.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/bat-flight-programs-return-to-carlsbad-caverns.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 10:44:00 EST Memorial Day weekend kicks off the 84th anniversary of Carlsbad Caverns National Park’s summer Bat Watch Program. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/bat-flight-programs-return-to-carlsbad-caverns.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/parkids-teen-week.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 08:55:00 EST ParKids Camps, now in their 15th year, uses hands-on activities (such as making rain sticks and dream catchers and creating fossils out of plaster), field trips, and presentations as fun ways to learn about national parks and natural resources in the Carlsbad area. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/parkids-teen-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-to-increase-entrance-fee.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 09:24:00 EST Sixteen years after the last increase from $5 to $6, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will raise its entrance fee beginning this summer to $10 per person (age 15 and up). https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-to-increase-entrance-fee.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-requests-your-input-on-pipeline-project.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:56:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park is proposing to replace the park’s primary water pipeline, which was damaged by freezing temperatures. A 30-day comment period to determine the scope of issues to address in the project has begun and the public is invited to participate. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-requests-your-input-on-pipeline-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/celebrate-junior-ranger-day.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:35:00 EST Celebrate Junior Ranger Day at Carlsbad Caverns National Park https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/celebrate-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/april-is-new-mexico-bataan-corregidor-heritage-month.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:27:00 EST April has been declared “Bataan-Corregidor Heritage Month” by New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez to honor the state’s men of the 200th Coast Artillery Regiment in World War II. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/april-is-new-mexico-bataan-corregidor-heritage-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/family-fun.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:04:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park Third Favorite Family Vacation Destination https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/family-fun.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-is-the-perfect-vacation-destination.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:21:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park has cave formations dripping, migratory bats returning and its Chihuahuan Desert landscape rebounding naturally after the 2011 wildfire. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-is-the-perfect-vacation-destination.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-tourism-creates-increase-in-local-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:09:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 365,000 visitors to Carlsbad Caverns National Park spent $20,000,000 in communities surrounding the park. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-tourism-creates-increase-in-local-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/park-passes-now-available.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST New 2013 "America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes" are now available. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/park-passes-now-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-awaits-results-of-air-tests-to-reopen-visitor-center-and-tours.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:22:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park management awaits expert's approval before reopening. Visitors encouraged to call. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-awaits-results-of-air-tests-to-reopen-visitor-center-and-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/visitors-enchanted-by-3d-photographs.htm Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:37:00 EST The Underground of Enchantment photo exhibit is on display through August at Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center, allowing visitors to see images of Lechuguilla Cave in 3D. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/visitors-enchanted-by-3d-photographs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/microbes-from-cave-show-antibiotic-resistance.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:45:00 EST Microbes collected deep in the sheltered environment of Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park show that resistance to antibiotics is a natural, not a new, phenomenon. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/microbes-from-cave-show-antibiotic-resistance.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-np-brings-money-and-jobs.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:43:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than 428,524 visitors in 2010 spent over $23 million in Carlsbad Caverns National Park and in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/carlsbad-caverns-np-brings-money-and-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20080229_fire_restrictions.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST With little measurable precipitation at Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks over the last few months, coupled with above average temperatures, high winds and low relative humidities, the fire danger at both parks is high. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20080229_fire_restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20080111_efieldtrip_underground_wonderland.htm Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST Would you like to learn more about what makes caves so special? Carlsbad Caverns National Park will help you do just that with the free electronic field trip (or eFieldTrip) “Caves: An Underground Wonderland.” https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20080111_efieldtrip_underground_wonderland.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20071205_metzler_moth_presentation.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20071205_metzler_moth_presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20071106_green_vehicles.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20071106_green_vehicles.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20071030_gate_closing.htm Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20071030_gate_closing.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20071029_elevator_motor_overhaul.htm Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20071029_elevator_motor_overhaul.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20071024_efieldtrip.htm Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20071024_efieldtrip.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070829_regular_hours.htm Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070829_regular_hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070706_3rd_celebration_of_the_night.htm Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070706_3rd_celebration_of_the_night.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060626_concessions_contract.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060626_concessions_contract.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070618_rss_pond_drainage.htm Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070618_rss_pond_drainage.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070614_lila_walker_ao.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070614_lila_walker_ao.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070531_hiker_search.htm Wed, 30 May 2007 20:00:00 EST The body of a missing Carlsbad man was found by park staff this morning at approximately 10:50 a.m., in North Slaughter Canyon, less than one day after Carlsbad Caverns National Park staff was notified that he was missing and possibly in the park. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070531_hiker_search.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070515_vc_rehab_move.htm Mon, 14 May 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070515_vc_rehab_move.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070418_np_week.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070418_np_week.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070130_parking_lot_road_ea.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070130_parking_lot_road_ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070129_vc_rehab_rfp.htm Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20070129_vc_rehab_rfp.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20061214_cave_karst_plan_ea.htm Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park superintendent John Benjamin has announced that the environmental assessment (EA) for the Carlsbad Caverns Cave and Karst Management Plan is available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20061214_cave_karst_plan_ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20061204_geology_eft.htm Sun, 03 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST On the heels of two other very successful electronic fieldtrips, Carlsbad Caverns National Park premiered Caves: An Underground Wonderland on December 1. In October 2005, the park premiered Bats: Fantastic Mammals of Flight; and in April 2006, the park hosted Exploring Nature’s Plumbing System: Caves of the National Parks, a Ball State University production that culminated in a live broadcast from Carlsbad Cavern with 37 million viewers. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20061204_geology_eft.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20061005_art_fiesta.htm Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20061005_art_fiesta.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060918_npld.htm Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST In celebration of the 13th annual National Public Lands Day, Carlsbad Caverns National Park superintendent John Benjamin announced that fees for self-guided tours of Carlsbad Cavern will be waived on Saturday, September 30. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060918_npld.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060828_regular_hours.htm Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060828_regular_hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060828_concession_prospectus.htm Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060828_concession_prospectus.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060821_founders_day.htm Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST On Friday, August 25, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will join the other 389 national park units around the country in celebrating Founder’s Day, the ninetieth birthday of the National Park Service (NPS). https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060821_founders_day.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060808_sca_johnson.htm Mon, 07 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060808_sca_johnson.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060713_alan_hale.htm Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST Through the efforts of Carlsbad resident Jeff Diamond and BatFest! International, astronomer Alan Hale, best known as the co-discoverer of comet Hale-Bopp, will be the opening speaker at Carlsbad Caverns National Park’s Celebration of the Night, on Friday, July 28. Dr. Hale’s presentation will focus on his current activities as the founder of the Southwest Institute for Space Research and the creator of the Earthrise Project. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060713_alan_hale.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060630_marie_marek.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060630_marie_marek.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060630_bfb_star_party.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST In less than a month, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will host a celebration of stars and bats at the 2nd annual Celebration of the Night and 49th annual Bat Flight Breakfast. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060630_bfb_star_party.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060626_photo_workshop_basics.htm Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST Due to their deep shadows and contrasty nature, caves can be some of the most challenging subjects for photographers. Yet, done well, cave images can be some of the most rewarding and spectacularly beautiful pictures a photographer will ever create. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060626_photo_workshop_basics.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060512_npo_star_party.htm Thu, 11 May 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060512_npo_star_party.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060504_rssmp_scoping.htm Wed, 03 May 2006 20:00:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park Superintendent John Benjamin announced that the park is developing a management plan and an environmental assessment for the Rattlesnake Springs unit and is seeking public input on issues and concerns. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060504_rssmp_scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060411_eft.htm Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060411_eft.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060411_bat_flight_no_cameras.htm Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park Superintendent John Benjamin announced today that evening bat flight programs at the park will be camera-free. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060411_bat_flight_no_cameras.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060406_antiquities_act_exhibit.htm Wed, 05 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park Superintendent John Benjamin announced today that the park would unveil The Secret Behind the Enchantment, an exhibit commemorating all of New Mexico’s national park units and the centennial of the Antiquities Act. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060406_antiquities_act_exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060405_sca_invasive_plants.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST Under siege by the invasive Malta star thistle, Carlsbad Caverns and the Guadalupe Mountains National Parks have a new ally—a team of young and determined volunteers. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060405_sca_invasive_plants.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060228_stars_in_the_parks.htm Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:00:00 EST Carlsbad Caverns National Park, in partnership with the National Public Observatory’s “Stars in the Parks” program, will host an evening of stargazing on Saturday, March 18. https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060228_stars_in_the_parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060206_moth_inventory.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2006 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/20060206_moth_inventory.htm