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Carlsbad Caverns National ParkLake Chandelier in Lechuguilla Cave.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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Lake Chandelier in Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The cave is only open to limited research and exploration.
NPS Photo by David Harris
Lake Chandelier in Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The cave is only open to limited research and exploration.
 
Research activities in the national park system are regulated through a Research Permit and Reporting System. Revamped in January 2001, the on-line permit system streamlines the permit application process. more...
The Hall of Giants in Carlsbad Cavern.  

Did You Know?
The 110-plus caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park were carved out not by running water and streams like many limestone caves in the world, rather these caves were dissolved by very aggressive sulfuric acid.

Last Updated: July 14, 2006 at 13:52 EST