The Atlas Obscura Guide To

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Carlsbad Caverns

Second largest cave chamber in the world, discovered in 1898 by a sixteen year old and his friend known as "pothead."

32.1753, -104.4438

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Lechuguilla Cave

A cave's rare beauty held a cavernous secret hidden underground.

32.1777, -104.4426

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