May 5, 2025

Cinco de Mayo is not what you think it is

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexico’s freedom from Spain, but rather to celebrate a victory over the French in the Battle of Pueblita in 1862. Celebrations are actually MORE popular in America than they are in Mexico, and the day now symbolizes Mexican-American culture in the US.

May 4, 2025

It's Star Wars day!

It’s Star Wars day! What better way to celebrate than going to an alien themed McDonald’s for breakfast? It was super hokey, but fun, nonetheless! Steve begrudgingly took a photo with his new alien friend and I scoped out the nicely done mural next to the drive thru!

May the Fourth be with you!

May 3, 2025

Next stop, Roswell NM

After leaving Carlsbad, we’re headed to Roswell, NM! Roswell is just up the road about 70 miles north of Carlsbad. Yes, we are interested to see all the stories about aliens! You may never have guessed it, but science fiction is one of the things that Steve and I both love.

May 2, 2025

Visiting Artesia, NM

On one of our last days in Carlsbad, we went to the neighboring town of Artesia. Artesia has been hard at work the last few years working to bring more visitors to the area - you can tell by all the newly installed artwork around town and that various parts are being fixed up very nicely.

May 1, 2025

Went to see this amazing new mural

Went to see this amazing new mural by artbyfish showing the Carlsbad Caverns, and came upon a strongman competition called King of the Cave. What a cool thing to happen upon! We watched the competition for a few minutes and were super impressed with everyone’s dedication and hard work! These competitors are amazing!

April 30, 2025

Carlsbad, NM was originally the town of Eddy

Carlsbad, NM was originally the town of Eddy . There was a spring in Eddy that was thought to have healing powers similar to those of a spring in Karlsbad, Austria. In 1899, the town voted to rename Eddy to Carlsbad, NM in hopes they could build a large resort with healing waters of the spring and attract visitors from around the world.

April 28, 2025

Exploring Sitting Bull Falls

If you’re exploring Carlsbad, NM, one place you might find interesting is Sitting Bull Falls . It’s about 40 minutes SW of town, but a nice drive. It is part of the Lincoln National Forest , which is actually a HUGE area of land encompassing what used to be multiple separate forest reserves (Lincoln, Gallinas, Sacramento, Alamo and Guadalupe).

April 27, 2025

Strolling around Carlsbad, NM

We took a quick stroll around Carlsbad, NM one evening in search of the town’s public artworks. They have an amazing plaza and arts center that has several murals and statues, but also a few murals around other parts of town. Even the police logo is artwork! Afterwards, we enjoyed a delicious Mexican dinner with margaritas!

April 24, 2025

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

The main event for us while staying in Carlsbad was Carlsbad Caverns National Park .
Did you know that the Big Room in Carlsbad Caverns is the largest single cave chamber by volume. But this doesn’t make it the biggest cave system! That record goes to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky (longest cave system in the world!)