4 miles along Pecos River. Footbridges, picnicking, grills, playgrounds, swimming beach, boating, paddle /
Carlsbad, NM Recreation100-year-old aqueduct, once world's largest concrete structure. Ripley's Believe It or Not bills it "The River That Crosses Itself."
Carlsbad, NM LandmarksZoo, botanical gardens with Chihuan Desert flora /
Carlsbad, NM ZoosWithin National forest. Picnicking....
Art, archaeology, local history....
Local history, stately home, antiques, artifacts, exhibits, archives....
Closest fishing hole around. Stocked Trout / bass....
Petty, Buddy Holly, Buddy Knox, Roy Orbison & Fireballs recorded here....