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Many times we take our National Parks for granted, to be honest.  They always seem to be there for a bit of fun whenever we’re seeking some outdoor activities, but we don’t really think about them the rest of the time.  Our National Parks are true treasures, with wildlife and plants that might otherwise be destroyed for the sake of progress.  Yet, we never stop to wonder just how the parks are being maintained so that we can safely enjoy them when we do remember them.

The National Parks throughout the country do often charge admission fees to enjoy the nature and walking trails.  It’s natural to grumble a bit about the prices, but the alternative is just too hard to imagine.  Without our admission fees, the National Parks would eventually fall to the hands of land developers.  The natural resources, animals, and plants would be destroyed.  As you can see, the admission fees are an integral part of the life cycle with our National Parks.

In August, however, you and your family can enjoy two days at the Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Carlsbad, NM free of charge.  This is a great time to get out and enjoy a weekend full of nature, hiking, history, and family fun and avoid the normal fees.  Families that cannot often enjoy a day out because of expenses will be especially glad to participate in the many activities that the park has to offer.

You and your family can enjoy the Bat Flight Program, where the Rangers talk about the different species of bats that inhabit the park.  The bats leave their roost each evening in a huge swarm that is truly a feast for the eyes.  If you manage to get there early in the morning, you can see them all return to sleep for the day.  The rest of the day can be spent exploring the different areas of the park.  With some parts of the park touching the Guadalupe Mountains and others touching the Chihuahuan Desert, the variety in animals and plants will astound you.

Remember, however, that the guided tours of the Carlsbad Caverns still require a fee.  You might find, though, that with the money that you save on the usual park entrance fee, you have a bit extra for one or two of the Ranger-guided cave tours, and they are really worth the entrance fee.

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