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Review:
Carlsbad, New Mexico is something of an anomaly; here you will find a lush green oasis along the Pecos River, in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert.
The area has near-perfect year-round weather, which makes it a great destination for outdoor adventurers, who can enjoy hiking, biking, golf, and water activities all year round.
No visit would be complete without touring the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, where you can explore a wonderful labyrinth of caves that are over 250 million years old.
Young and old can learn about desert fauna at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens National Park and then beat the summer heat at the Carlsbad Water Park or at Lake Carlsbad Beach Park.
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