Carlsbad Caverns discovered in 1901 by James Larkin White, an 18-year-old cowhand. A feature in Carlsbad Caverns' "big room." CARLSBAD CAVERNS-Big Room Following is a 1936 article about his discovery: ...

Today, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, consisting of 10,000 acres of rugged hills in the Guadalupe Mountains, is one of America’s most popular scenic attractions.