This will become our "bad weather" day visit if necessary, as most exhibits are underground.

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OBJECTIVES [BACK]

GEOLOGY: Note the influence of different rock materials and configurations on the caves' development. There are excellent exhibits about the reconstruction of the cave's history.

HYDROLOGY: You should see plenty of descriptive placards explaining processes of alternating periods of chemical deposition and solution erosion.

BIOLOGY: Note the vegetation and any wildlife, including any underground at this site.

CULTURAL: Take notes of exhibits pertaining to human use of this feature, and of recreational impacts. [BACK]

Advisory: STAY TOGETHER; keep visible! This is very dry and sunny desert, even in winter. Sun protection (sunscreen, long sleeves, hat, and eyeshades), leg protection (boots, socks, and gaiters), THREE liters of liquids, and both a radio and flashlight with spare batteries are required for EVERY person on each hike.

Average Cave Temperature 13/13^oC

Average January Temperatures 14/1^oC

Average January Precipitation 1.2 cm; Snow Depth 0 cm

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For unfamiliar geophysical terms, see the external web site for a Geology Glossary and the external web site for a Meteorological Glossary. There is also an external web site having an extensive Ecological Glossary.

Heywood [email] maintains this page, last updated 23NOV07. We monitor our cell phone from 6 to 8 PM CST when in range. That number is (715) 459-8181.

Carlsbad Caverns