Carlsbad Caverns, a popular destination for many outdoor lovers, will have to shorten its hours of operation, starting in March.

Carlsbad Caverns has already ceased guided tours for 30 days, the person said, but believes it is the beginning of an indefinite pause on tours, among other things.

CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Visitors to Carlsbad Caverns will be able to see the caverns in a new light. The Rock of Ages Lantern Tours will take visitors along the 1.25-mile Big Room Trail guided ...

This 1.5-hour ranger-guided tour take visitors past some of the most scenic areas of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The popular tour had been on hold throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.

Fees for guided tours vary. Park Contact Info: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 727 Carlsbad Caverns Highway, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220. Visitor Information: 575-785-2232 (operator on duty M-F).

This is exactly what the novice cavers signed up for -- a personal tour of the underground backcountry of one of the most famous cave systems in the world, Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park will reduce its timed, self-guided tours starting Sunday, March 23, staff confirmed.