National Parks: Carlsbad Caverns National Park -
The Carlsbad Caverns contain gigantic subterranean chambers and formations and are home to 300,000 Mexican free-tail bats who reside in the Caverns from the spring until October.
State Parks: Living Desert State Park -
Dedicated to the interpretation of the Chihuahuan Desert, the park is an indoor/outdoor living museum displaying more than 40 native animal species and hundreds of succulents from around the world.
Brantley Lake State Park -
This southern desert park is a refreshing place to fish and enjoy other water sports. The visitor center includes historical exhibits about the Wild West Town of Seven Rivers.