@sidequestswithashlyn: I’ve been lucky enough to visit a lot of incredible places… but Carlsbad Caverns completely blew my mind. Nothing could’ve prepared me for just how massive it is. Every turn made me stop in my tracks. I spent the entire hike looking up, looking around, and wondering, how is this even real? It honestly felt like walking through another world. If you’re visiting, I 1000/10 recommend hiking the Natural Entrance instead of taking the elevator down. It’s a 1.25-mile descent dropping about 750 feet (roughly a 75-story building) before you even reach the Big Room. Then you can explore the 1.25-mile Big Room Trail, which usually takes another 1–2 hours to complete. Altogether, plan for around 2.5 miles underground—and every single step is worth it. This is one of those places I truly think everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. #tiktokgogrow #sidequest #nationalparks #travelbucketlist #carlsbadcaverns