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Carlsbad Caverns, Guadalupe Mountains, and Big Bend National Park trip
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:56 pm
Having to make a back up plan to my Sicily trip and was considering doing these three. I've done Carlsbad and BB way back in the day, but I'd really like to do some hiking and star gazing. Any shared experiences are appreciated. TIA
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Posted on 8/5/15 at 10:10 pm to jmarto1
Dang baw, I'm heading that way next week
Posted on 8/5/15 at 10:11 pm to jmarto1
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This post was edited on 8/6/15 at 5:59 am
Posted on 8/5/15 at 10:13 pm to jmarto1
I wouldn't recommend starting the Guadalupe hike at 5 in the afternoon. It gets dark a lot faster than you think and those steep switchbacks have a lot less footing with just a headlamp leading the way.
White Sands National Monument is right near there as well. I didn't like it too much but a lot of people seem to like it.
White Sands National Monument is right near there as well. I didn't like it too much but a lot of people seem to like it.
Posted on 8/5/15 at 10:13 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
I have plenty of time for all three. BB takes more time due to the amount of space to travel. For Carlsbad I'll do the usual cave tour as well as the Hall of the White Giant tour. I'd like to end it with their September 12th bat program and star gazing party. I'll probably just spend one day in Guadalupe Mountains. If I have time I might swing by White Sands National Monument and then go to Big Bend.
Posted on 8/5/15 at 10:23 pm to Jim Rockford
Dammit, that would be awesome.
Posted on 8/5/15 at 10:44 pm to jmarto1
I was in colorado last week and would totally recommend a trip to the rockies this time of year....coming from the soupy air of mississippi to the crisp, 47 degree air in steamboat was flat heavenly....
Posted on 8/5/15 at 10:49 pm to jmarto1
Stay in Artesia, NM for better hotel rates. Carlsbad is in the 220-270 range right now.
Posted on 8/5/15 at 11:23 pm to jmarto1
Can't really say enough about all of them.
Do all of them!
Do all of them!
Posted on 8/5/15 at 11:34 pm to jmarto1
Big bend is awesome
Just did carlsbad a few weeks ago, definitely worth it. It is the mama of all caves
Just did carlsbad a few weeks ago, definitely worth it. It is the mama of all caves
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:51 am to Old Sarge
Big Bend is extremely underrated. This time I want to head over into Mexico from inside the park.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:56 am to jmarto1
The worst hotel I've ever almost stayed at was a Worst Best Western in Carlsbad. It had a "micro kitchen" in the closet with roaches literally stuck in grease. I got my money back and stayed in the SUV.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 8:17 am to yurintroubl
For Carlsbad stay at the Swiss Chalet best western in Pecos
141 S Frontage Rd
Pecos, TX 79772
United States
Crazy cool indoor pool and hot tub for the kids
Breakfast was great
And the architecture and building itself was unique
Rooms were nicer than the nicest Hampton
141 S Frontage Rd
Pecos, TX 79772
United States
Crazy cool indoor pool and hot tub for the kids
Breakfast was great
And the architecture and building itself was unique
Rooms were nicer than the nicest Hampton
Posted on 8/6/15 at 8:33 am to Old Sarge
Posted on 8/7/15 at 11:00 pm to jmarto1
So which one of you is in the purple & gold Suburban with tiger print on the hood and LSU on the doors? Just spotted this impressive ride in Carlsbad and figured it must be someone from TD.
Posted on 8/8/15 at 1:42 pm to AZTarheeel
Definitely not i
Posted on 8/8/15 at 2:43 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Lived in Artesia while working on the Pecos River back in the early 80's...worst place I have ever lived! Got out of there as soon as possibke and moved to Albuquerque... loved it. Did like Carlsbad and the mountains of SE NM, however.
Posted on 8/8/15 at 2:52 pm to jmarto1
Big Ben will be hot as balls in Sept. I wouldn't want to hike in that heat. Go to ft. Davis state park which is an hour and a half away but at 5000 ft altitude and much cooler. Then you can go up to the McDonald Observatory in the evening for a star party. Check the schedule for the parties....they are once a month or so. Also check out Marfa for some art and eat a Marfalafel at Food Shark.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 9:25 am to Zappas Stache
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Then you can go up to the McDonald Observatory in the evening for a star party.
Already planning to spend one day there.
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