Having been to Carlsbad Caverns a few years ago, I thought for sure we couldn't be impressed by another set of caverns. But I'm pleased to say we were wrong. While not as extensive as Carlsbad, Kartchner Caverns in Benson, AZ is quite impressive in its own right. Particularly impressive is the extent at which they are preserving the natural quality of the site from the beginning (the site has only been opened to the public for a decade), which differs greatly with Carlsbad, a site that has been exposed to human contact for many years (and it shows in some spots).
Unfortunately, part of that preservation involves taking as little into the cavern as possible, to prevent contamination, meaning the only picture we have of the experience is from the outside.
After our excellent guided cavern tour, we spent the evening with long-time, very close family friends, which is always a great time. Wait, who am I kidding, they are family, too. Or the next best thing in the very least.
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