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wjmblm
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Aug 21, 2013

Carlsbad Caverns vs Kartchner Caverns

After talking to several of our members that have done a lot more traveling than my wife and I have about our trip next month. Most suggested skipping Carlsbad Covens and seeing Kartchner Caverns instead. We will still make the Petrified Forest National Park.

If we decide to skip Carlsbad what is the road (77 & 60) like from Holbrook to Kartchner Caverns?

What are the comments and thoughts of our follow Good Sam members that have been to both?
Thank you,
William & Belinda Moore

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  • I would push for both. The Bats at Carlsbad are something to see, and the caves are great. Kartchner is also very nice, and a nice park. I just like those caves, and have gone to all we get near.

    Mike

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