Carlsbad Caverns discovered in 1901 by James Larkin White, an 18-year-old cowhand. Following is a 1936 article about his discovery: May 28, 1936, El Paso Times A youngful cowboy halted his mustang ...

Carlsbad Caverns is home to some of the most spectacular examples ... running to a depth of 1,600 feet. This incredible discovery is particularly vulnerable to oil and gas drilling as stated by the ...

1883 - The first Anglo to see Carlsbad Cavern is unknown, but in 1883 a 12 year old boy was lowered into the cave by his father. 1898 - Jim White first entered the caverns. White was a cowboy who ...

Adrian HeddenEl Rito [email protected] At least 17 bat species call Carlsbad Caverns home, along with 55 different kinds of reptiles and 600 insects. The ...