This newsletter is produced as a forum for information and idea exchanges between National Park Service units that contain caves and karst landscapes. It also provides a historical overview and keeps partners and other interested folks aware of cave and karst management activities.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Article 1: Preparing for the Inevitable—Cave Search and Rescue Practice at Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Although search and rescue are rare in caves, when they do happen it requires a lot of planning and careful considerations. Carlsbad Caverns National Park staff prepare for when search and rescue situations may arise. Read more
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Article 2: Covid-19 and NPS Caves
National Park Service caves provide and update on how they are coping with COVID-19. Read more
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Article 3: High Adventure in Carlsbad Cavern
The Mystery Room in Carlsbad Caverns is underway to be resurveyed and completely explored. With the expansive size of the room it makes for some big challenges. Read more
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Article 4: Lil’ Lechugilla
A section of Carlsbad Caverns, known as Lil’ Lechuguilla had not been visited since it’s discovery in 1976. Due to bad data, a team of cavers went back to resurvey in 2019 only to discover a large room containing various minerals and a deep pit. Read more
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Article 5: What are the Parks Up To?
Various National Park Service Cave and karst managers meet to provide updates at the 2019 National Speleological Society convention. Read more