RV Lifestyle Carlsbad, New Mexico Not to be confused with the California city of the same name, Carlsbad in southeastern NewMexico is a peaceful city along the Pecos River. This town is the gateway to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, with its more than 100 underground caves. The park consists of a network of cave passages filled with stalagmites, stalactites and other formations. The largest chamber, “The Big Room” is 3.3 hectares and the largest accessible cave chamber in North America. Most people like to explore at their own pace on the self-guided tours but, if you prefer having a guide with more information, consider taking one of their ranger-led tours. You can enter the caves by hiking down the steep two-kilometre Natural Entrance Trail, or by simply taking an elevator down into the caves. Truth or Consequences was originally namedHot Springs, but was later renamed after a popular game show. Despite the name change, the town is still a relaxing hot springs destination with thermal water that flows out of a rift along the Rio Grande River. Riverbend Hot Springs is the only springs actually located along the river within the town’s hot springs district. Lodging is available, or you can stay in one of the area’s many RV parks or nearby Elephant Butte State Park. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Worth Pondering… We have chosen to be reasonably warm year-round, so we are snowbirds. Every year, when I hear the Canada geese honking overhead at our home in Alberta, something in my genes starts pulling my inner compass to the South. And an inner voice whispers: “Surely you’re as smart as a goose.” Feeling that I am at least as smart as a silly goose, I line up the motorhome with that compass pointer and head for the Sunbelt. 30 | www.snowbirds.org
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