In 2011, I moved to New Mexico and started my exploration of national parks in the area. One park in particular, Carlsbad Caverns, really took me by surprise. I had been to caves before, but this place is like and underground cathedral. It's simply breathtaking. In addition to the "Big Room," there are a lot of additional caves that you can explore with a ranger or apply for a permit. I signed up for a bunch and brought my camera when I could. These are my favorites, enjoy!

The Natural Entrance

Amphitheater Natural Entrance The Twilight Zone Descending Switchbacks Self Portrait - Admiring the Heart Green Lake Room

The Big Room

Chandelier Panorama Chandelier National Geographic Pit Ladder Pool Reflections Devil's Spring The Dollhouse The Chinese Theater Self Portrait - Longfellow's Bathtub Self Portrait - The Zoo Looking into the Hall of Giants Hall of Giants Temple of the Sun Big Room Shortcut Breast of Venus Self Portrait - Big Room Top of the Cross The Ghost Room

The King's Palace

King's Palace Green Lake Room Formations The Royal Court Papoose Room Witches Broom Viewing Queens Draparies Self Portrait - Queens Chamber

Slaughter Canyon Cave

Monarch Christmas Tree The Grim Reaper

Chimney Cave

Self-portrait Chimney Cave Rappel Shadow Puppets

Spider Cave

Near Cactus Springs