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Brantley Lake State Park
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Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area - Sitting Bull Falls is a unique area where an unusual waterfall flows over canyon walls. The area, located in the Lincoln National Forest, has hiking trails that lead to the spring and around the canyon. A top class picnic area offers shelters, tables, charcoal grills, fresh water and restrooms. Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Carlsbad Caverns,
is often called "The 8th. Wonder of the World." because
it is one of only 20 World Heritage sites in the United States.
A World Heritage site is so unique that it is considered a valuable
asset of all nations. About 30 million years ago, fresh water
infiltrated the cracks and fractures in the rock of certain portions
of the Guadalupe
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Brantley
Lake State Park is located in the Chihuahuan Desert region of
southeastern New Mexico. The park is approximately 12 miles north
of Carlsbad, New Mexico off US 285. The campground has 50 sites
with electricity (20/30, some 50 amp) and water. There are nicely
designed covered picnic tables and grills. Our cost was $14.00
per night. We enjoyed the parks trails and took the opportunity
to do a bit of fishing. We fished below the dam and from the
park's fishing pier. Sharon caught four largemouth bass and I
had several bites, but no fish. This area was first occupied
more than 10,000 years ago by early Indian groups. More than
200 archaeological sites have been recorded in the area. While
at the park, we did day trips to 
Sitting
Bull Falls recreation area in the Lincoln National Forest, Carlsbad
Caverns National Park, and Living Desert State Park.
Mountains.
Below, hydrogen sulfide moved up from oil and gas deposits and
combined with the fresh water to make a mild sulfuric acid solution.
This mild acid carved out the large cave passages. As water seeped
through the cracks in the limestone it dissolved small quantities
that were deposited in the form of calcite. This process created
the fantastic array of formations. We stopped at the Visitor
Center for information on tours and to purchase tickets for a
guided tour of the Kings Palace and for self-guided tours of
the Natural Entrance and the Big Room. We walked a bit over 3
miles, but enjoyed every minute! We highly recommend this attraction
to SavvyCampers.
Living
Desert State Park - This is a state operated facility specializing
in native species of the Chihuahuan Desert and New Mexico. It
is located on the north edge of Carlsbad and about 12 miles south
of Brantley Lake State Park. We begin our tour at The Visitor
Center to familiarize ourselves with the attractions and trail
layout. Along the 1.3 mile paved path, we saw hawks, eagles,
owls, bear, wolves, bison, mule deer, elk, and prong horn antelope.
There is a great collection of native plants including a special
greenhouse display of cacti and succulent plants from around
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