We did not spend much time thinking about the weather. We definitely should have paid attention. After we returned from the Carlsbad Caverns, it started to rain and it only stopped for brief periods for the rest of the week. We were supposed to leave Tuesday morning, but when I called the Harvest Host site in Abilene to confirm our stay for Tuesday night, he told me that the whole area was flooded and we could not come in. We decided to stay an extra night at ...

Carlsbad Caverns I know everyone says it… but the Carlsbad Caverns were breathtaking! I'll let the photos tell most of the story. But, here are some fun facts to enjoy: It is documented that the first person to explore this cave system was Jim White in 1898. (conveniently erasing the Native Americans who lived on this land and left drawings in the caves dating back to 14,000 years ago.) Carlsbad Caverns was once part of an ancient underwater re...