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[@ashleycox790]

We go to the Guadalupe Mountains every fall for the amazing color. It’s really beautiful. We don’t stay in the park, though. We stay at nearby Brantley Lake State Park, where they have excellent RV pads with plenty of room, full hookups, nice bath house, and a playground for the kids. The hiking in Guadalupe is really great once you get past the dry lower easy trails, which are pretty flat and kind of boring. Our goal is to make it all the way to Guadalupe peak next year. The farthest we’ve gone is Devil’s Hall with the kiddos and they love it. Lots of boulders to jump on and climb, and really pretty.

[@ashleycox790]

I guess I should specify our hiking with the beautiful fall colors is in McKittrick Canyon. Also a tip - there are a lot of loose pebbles and it’s very easy to twist an ankle so wear good hiking boots

[@boblewis8783]

We were at Carlsbad caverns two months ago. Quite spectacular. Took the elevator both ways. My best recommendation... a headlamp and hand held flashlight - the new LED types work well. We drove over from the campground to the park in our car.

[@vthorseshoe]

What a marvelous presentation (as usual with you both) The video was awesome inside the caverns and the info was easy to understand and gave good insight to be prepared. My wish is you both had a wonderful Thanksgivng, and are in good health. Thank you for your contributions to all of us who follow your travels. Bruce Matthews/disabled Vet/full time RVer.

[@kristymichael]

Thank you, Bruce! Happy New Year!

[@OldDog7212]

We stay at Brantley Lake Sate Park when we go to the caverns. Good RV sites and about 20 miles north of Carlsbad NM.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gregorysmall9284]

We just stayed at Brantly (first week of November)and loved it! It's a drive to the Caverns but so worth it. We did the King's Palace tour and the Big Room. We're already talking about coming back when we have three days to explore the cave system more extensively.

[@jkrueger80]

@@LongLongHoneymoon I second Brantley! The park is spotless and if you are looking to boondock there are places towards Sitting Bull Falls along the NF roads.

[@billspratt387]

X4 for Brantley lake state park..but spray insect repellent along outside groundbtouch points. Spent 9 nights there when 107 *

[@errolldoss4243]

Agree 100% that Carlsbad National Park is a destination type of national park. As you described it, the Carlsbad Caverns are simply stunning. I'm sure the original entrance is great, but my, at the time, 67 year old out of shape bones wanted no part of that entrance, so we used the elevator both ways. Interesting about the lighting. The NP has changed it all out since we were there early in 2014. When we were there, the lighting was a mix of mercury vapor, incandescent, and florescent. We came up to Carlsbad via US-285 from Ft Stockton, TX on I-10. We also still had our 24 ft travel trailer in tow when we climbed up to Carlsbad Caverns. Even with the trailer, it was a great drive to the entrance. We are still enjoying all your travel/info You Tube videos.

[@douglastoney2843]

As noted by other viewers, Mckitrick Canyon is beautiful and magical during fall colors. I doubt there is anywhere else in the U.S. where you can see such a variety of fall colors because the Guadeloupe mountains are the southern tip of the Rockies and are a confluence of difference ecosystems. Here you can see the Texas Madrone tree, that is common to Big Bend, along side of Maples and Oak trees. The trail is friendly to mobility impaired persons. It is not steep. I have seen elderly hikers with a walker. They might have gone only a few hundred yards but, they were able to enjoy the outdoors and the brilliant fall colors. We ran into a professional photographer who was following fall colors across the U.S. He started in the northeast and finished in the Guadeloupe mountains.

[@derrelldover2908]

Guadalupe NP is the highest point in Texas, I was tent camping there during a wind storm, with the pass channeling the wind it blew over some RVs during the night.

[@kristymichael]

Wow! That's crazy!

[@yisimlampiris-tremba2247]

I lived and graduated from Carlsbad, NM. I’m so glad you all got to tour the Carlsbad Caverns. On Old Cavern highway outside of Carlsbad, there is a nice KOA, going north towards Roswell, NM. When my husband and I start our Airstream journey, I’m starting close and going back to Carlsbad. Thanks for the ideas. ✨

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Sounds great! We loved the Caverns!

[@pcsteve6072]

Boondock at Chosa Campground on a gravel lot just off the highway. Five miles south of White City.

[@stevestreiffert9501]

Chosa BLM Campground is a gravel lot very clean, plenty of room and close to Carlsbad Caverns near mile marker 9

[@PhotoAlbert]

Yet another terrific video guys! My youngest son and I visited and hiked to the bottom of Carlsbad Caverns probably 15 years ago. By the time we reached the bottom I told my son that we were going to have to take the elevator back up. I thought I was in pretty good shape but there was no way I could have hiked back to the top. Afterwards, the calves of my legs ached for about two weeks.......ok, maybe not that long, but they were pretty sore for a few days. So if you are not in good shape you might want to take the elevator down.

[@patricklondon6006]

I love watching Kristi's face when Sean is describing something. 😂 That look!!. What did you say?? 😂 You guy's are my absolute favorite people on KZbin!

[@kens805]

Welcome to Texas! The first time I went through Carlsbad Caverns was in 1954! The rangers would take medium sized groups down and of course narrate all the sights. And yes they really DID turn all the lights off for a few seconds and and let us experience total complete darkness and as a 6 year old boy I was totally impressed! Back then there was NO elevator and after walking all the way down you had to walk back out. It made for a very long day! I've been back several times since and of course took my children and they were impressed but not as much as THIS little kid was! LOL

[@johnsutjak8531]

Live in Hoston, TX. Planning on retiring in about 18 months. Did our first rental trailer weekend last weekend to Brazos Bend State Park, TX. Had a great time, about 12 of our friends joined us. Looking forward to several more rentals before we decide what we want to buy trailer wise. Surprised to see a video from you on Guadalupe Mountain and Carlsbad. Did a backpacking trip with my 15 year old son to Guadalupe Mtn in 2004 and took both boys to Carlsbad and the Grand Canyon for spring break about the same time. Looking forward to more stuff from you guys.

[@brianlangum6253]

My wife and I did this in September of 2018, loved Carlsbad Caverns, Guadalupe was just OK IMHO. We also did Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument, they were fantastic, however no water at all once inside the park.

[@kevinheisey]

Ive been to both parks many years ago and thought they were well worth the drive, especially Carlsbad. We went on a couple of guided tours and were really glad we did. I have never understood why they don't have campgrounds at both places. There is obviously plenty of room. Same with White Sands in New Mexico which is another amazing place.

[@faye944]

I love going to Guadalupe Mountain National Park and Carlsbad Caverns. Living in El Paso I have been privileged to go there quite a few times. I had a close friend who was a ranger there. It is an amazing place with lots of history. This was a wonderful video of the parks. Thank you!

[@johnkyler2851]

We were there in 2016, an it was just an awesome experience. A bucket list must.

[@gregggoebel3916]

As a lifelong Texan , I have to share with you the fact that Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in Texas at over 8700 feet above sea level . I wish you would have mentioned McKittrick Canyon in Guadalupe NP. Truly a unique gem in Texas full of bigtooth maple trees likely in full fall color now and it is an easy trail . Yes , Carlsbad Caverns is awesome . So is Big Bend NP . Thanks for sharing your West Texas experience.

[@dirtymunzo]

Another short trip from Carlsbad, NM is Sitting Bull Falls. A great place to relax in one of the 3 pools on top or 1 big pool down under the waterfall. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidbrittain3915]

We were just there a week ago! Sorry we missed you guys. Also were as week in front of you in Yellowstone / Tetons. Late October and November is a great time to hit that area, as well as the Davis Mountains and a great state park there. The McDonald observatory is just north of Davis Mountains State park.

[@Maxroadster]

I have lived in New Mexico for over fifty years and you just visited one of my favorite locations! As well, I know you all have seen the Albuquerque Balloon festival and visited Santa Fe! Thank You for sharing your New Mexico travels, we appreciate it!!! Please come back soon we have some other sites you definitely need to see. Stay Safe out there!

[@bradbradford3143]

Glad y’all got to visit our cave, it truly is a wonder!

[@lindagross8112]

I hate to tell you Shawn, but Deaf Leppard wasn't the composer or first singers to sing the hymn. I know that crushes you, but "someone" has to bring you down to earth. LOL! This was a great video. We went to Carlsbad on our honey moon 60 years ago. It was amazing. Yes, they did turn off the lights and it was the blackest black I've ever experienced. It was inspiring when everyone in the group started singing Rock of Ages. It was one of those moments that sends chills up your spine. Thanks for the tour, it is interesting to see all the changes they have put in. Happy trails.

[@ronaldpratt3838]

We live in Hobbs only 70 miles from Carlsbad have been there many times but it’s always an awesome experience every time. There is also a lot of BLM in that area. Brantley lake is also not to far from there with a state park or boondocking on the other side of the state park. Great camping.

[@rvpilgrims]

Nicely done. We did both of these last March, taking the north to south route (headed to Big Bend). BTW, if you're in El Paso, there is a neat Harvest Host location called LIcon Dairy, especially if you have kids along who like farm animals (and a camel!).

[@rustyvaughn8818]

Great vlog Guys. Carlsbad is on our spring adventures list. We weren't aware of Guadalupe Park. Thanks for the tip. Great to see (view) you guys. Y'all look great.

[@kristymichael]

Thanks, Rusty! You are going to love the Caverns and Guadalupe. I wish we'd had more time in both. That just means we have to go back!

[@quartzquilter9351]

If you are heading into Texas towards San Antonio Stop in Sanora and see the caverns there as well! They are great!

[@toddtouchberry]

Thanks for mentioning the "campground". We are planning a cross country trip.........in a 102 year old Ford Model T. We'll announce that in a few weeks.

[@vanettechristian2182]

Great job capturing the caverns. Not an easy job.

[@barneyrubel8703]

my high school geography teacher and neighbor was a ranger at carlsbad in the 50s and 60s, the half of these caves are still unknown and of course not open to the public, he always had great stories and pictures with his unrestricted access to the caves, very impressive!

[@bay9876]

Spelunking can become quite the obsession. It was a treat to explore the caves with you and all their natural beauty. Thanks for a really great show.

[@rockytherock8705]

Absolutely a perfect perfect perfect vido wow thank you thank you, I live hear in Carlsbad and I have never herd this quite a detailed image that you guys paint from all my friends that come hear to see the caverns!!! You guys painted a rendition of spectacular unbelievable beauty and awwness of why people should come see our beautiful place!! Definitely Definitely a bucket list trip for sure!!!Thanks for the video thanks for your kind words may God Bless You both!!

[@Robert-uq5ew]

Happy to see a video of one of your stops. Thanks for the detailed information about the price, decline walkway, distance, multiple entrances ect... We look forward to more location videos 👍

[@doris1826]

It's been 44 years since I've been there, but glad to see that it's still a 'thing'. Loved it!!

[@CAIRNTraveler]

Thanks for sharing your experience - these were two of my favorite NPS sites!

[@joebduke1]

Excellent presentation and tips. Really appreciate you two and have learned so much, thanks.

[@mikkiismyname]

Nice quality video and I watched a lot of them to plan for a trip there in 2018. I feel extremely fortunate to have seen this amazing cave. We started from the hills of. Western NC on an epic road trip just to see Carlsbad Caverns. We did not do the natural entrance and thank God the elevators were working. It was right after Labor Day and no crowds! We stayed in Artesia and enjoyed the authentic Mexican food. You guys rock!

[@sandras1524]

Another cavern to see in Texas is The Caverns of Sonora near the western edge of the Hill Country. Very beautiful and formed differently than most caves. It's amazing, though smaller than Carlsbad. There is also an RV parking lot. If you havent been, it's well worth doing so if you'll be in the area. Thanks for the info on Carlsbad, great video : 》

[@jimquinn6232]

I just added both parks to my bucket list. Thank you!

[@LauraRicksecker]

If you're going to hike down the natural entrance...which I recommend if you're at all fit enough to do so...make certain your shoes fit well enough that your feet aren't sliding forward in your shoes and your toes bumping up against the front of your shoes. If your feet do slide forward on the hike down, at the least you'll be in pain on the hike and end up with bruised toes, at the worst you can lose a toenail or two due to badly damaging the nail bed. Take it seriously and wear good hiking boots or athletic shoes that keep your feet where they should be. The downhill grade is extreme. You won't need a jacket, the hike makes you hot and the cavern is a nice steady temperature throughout.

[@kristymichael]

Totally agree! Great advice!

[@lavetaloca7790]

if you are in that area get a National Park anual pass in advance. $80 covers parking and entrance fees for 4 people. we went to White Sands on the same trip so it was a 3 for 1 bargain!

[@ronaldkinder3498]

When at Guadalupe National Park, you MUST take the McKittrick Canyon hike as it is AMAZING and claimed to be the prettiest place in Texas.

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[@krabenaldt7605]

Two excellent hikes are "The Bowl" that was listed on the sign you showed and McKittrick Canyon. The hike to "The Bowl" takes you up in elevation and at the top you are in an alpine meadow but a much higher elevation. You will think, where did this come from. It is a remnant of the Rocky Mountains. The other hike is McKittrick Canyon best done in the fall for the fall colors. This hike is a hike in and hike out without a lot of elevation change. If you hike far enough you come to Pratt's Cabin. I have been to Carlsbad Caverns when I was a kid it was "wet" then with water dripping everywhere and water pools. There has not been enough rain in the last decades so it is dry now.

[@paulfisher6647]

2 place s to go to in the el paso, Guadalupe National Park are the Heuco Tanks, lots of hikes, petroglyphs, and views. Last is Fort Davis, nice town, good hikes and lots of history with Big Horn sheep.

[@billdennis2993]

Thx Sean and Christy for a great video of caverns and very informative.

[@danw776]

Great tips; I really really enjoy all your videos; two thumbs up. My wife and I are reading Nevada Barr's mystery series. The stories integrate Ms. Barr's diverse work experiences and locations as a National Park Service Ranger. Her first book, "Track of the Cat," takes place in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. We thought it might be fun to visit Guadalupe Mountains NP, and your video certainly heightens that interest. Given Sean's note that there are no roads through Guadalupe NP, would you recommend this as a stop for folks that don't really hike much beyond the easily accessible trail-heads? Additionally, we have our own "Baby Girl," Rosie, who travels everywhere with us. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@hoytoy100]

Amazing part of the country not many people see.

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Great info! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@bcgrittner]

The National Park Service did the right thing. Artificial lighting generates undesirable heat in underground caverns. LED lighting is more efficient and creates almost no heat. Guadalupe Mountains are almost an unknown. They are worth seeing. Thanks for another great video, Sean and Christie.

[@elpingito]

I live in Ruidoso, NM, and while the beauty of the alpine range here is beautiful and home, Carlsbad Caverns is a place I never get tired of visiting. If you are ever back in the area in fall, McKittrick Canyon, between the two parks you mention, is a stunning hike among a hidden riparian path up to McKittrick ridge. Last weeks of October or the first week of November is a great time to see the leaves change as there are plenty of oak and maple along the path.

[@Franknank]

Went there many years ago while the comit Hale-Bopp was in the sky. Tent camped and was caught in one of the worst wind storms I have ever experienced. This was in the spring time, not a good time to visit this area as I later found out.

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

I love those way out places, road trips are the bomb! Love your videos

[@caverbrad]

McKittrick Canyon would have been a nice hike this time of year (fall). Back in the late 90's I would sometimes work a vacation around Carlsbad doing volunteer work with a group in the cave. They would let me camp not far from the natural entrance up near one of the old ranger cabins. We had tons of fun there and one morning a couple of us decided to check out the morning bat flight. It sounded like dripping plastic burning as they dive bombed into the cave. I've even been in the cave during the flight not far from the entrance. That was a bizarre once in a lifetime experience. Kings Palace used to be on the self guided tour but theft of formations became a serious problem many years ago. Hall of the White Giant is a little more "caving" like tour. Not for the claustrophobic and there is a constriction some people may not fit through. Our group did a lot of re-survey and restoration in Lower Cave if you take that tour. When it rains in the warmer months it's not unusual to see Tarantulas coming out and on the road.

[@TwoCaptainsOneShip]

Awesome, thanks guys.....

[@nancywolfe1983]

Great video. You should go to Cathedral Caverns in Grant, Alabama. It is beautiful. Somewhat like this cave, tho not as big.

[@CincyKid]

The parking lot at Guadalupe is sloped so be sure to lock those rear trailer tires if disconnecting the TV! Also, you can visit Roswell, NM since it is only 96 miles north of Carlsbad (be sure to stop at the McDonald's Flying Saucer and the International UFO Museum And Research Center, both downtown).

[@davidtordoff1232]

Thanks so much. This was a great exploration video and did a super job of sharing the experience.

[@mrleesreviews8226]

It's been awhile since I've seen you both, your are the original travel couple, be safe love you both.

[@annemcdonley5983]

Great video! I used to live in New Mexico and have been to Carlsbad Cavers a few times and it never gets old. Fabulous place to visit. Have you been to White Sand National Monument? Another great trip. Thanks for all you do.

[@kristymichael]

We haven't been to White Sand Monument, but it's definitely on our list. I also really want to go back to Carlsbad Caverns to do some of the guided tours. They have one where everyone is given a lantern and that's the only way you have to see your way through the cave. Kinda scary, but probably pretty awesome too! :)

[@HSkyler]

Fascinating video and best I've seen of the caverns. Thank you so much!! Seventeen years in New Mex and never went to Carlsbad Caverns. Now I'll get there in my RV. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@HappyPlaceDiaries]

Enjoyed the Video... been a long while since I've been to Carlsbad Caverns.. Thanks for taking us along.

[@angelsoriano5945]

Carlsbad Caverns ARE amazing. Done it, and will do it again. We took the elevator both ways, and saved our energy for the full cave :-) Great video guys, thank you...

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I really prefer these travelogue type KZbin presentations. Kristy, thank you for helping me understand that it is easier to get more views with the tip type of videos but I really prefer these. Thank you for doing these even if the others get more viewers.

[@budlamy3870]

Carlsbad caverns are amazing, their beer is pretty good too! :)

[@janissmith916]

I'm so glad you went to Carlsbad. I've been there two times, once in the 60s and again in the 80s. Out of the numerous caverns I've been able to explore, it is my favorite. I could tell a big difference between my visits to Carlsbad, pre elevator and after. There wasn't the activity of formations like the early years. The Rangers said the elevator shaft caused a draft and started drying up the water. [Before they made it air tight] Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

They told an interesting story about the air flow. I think there was a time that the employees would leave doors open to keep air flowing up and down the elevator shaft...and that caused a lot of issues in the caverns (even mold and mildew). They have since changed those practices and the original condition has been restored.

[@JBWALTON57]

Kristy describing the size limitations of the RV park...Me to the wife, " here comes another humorous sexual innuendo by Sean." Boom! Right on cue

[@bjclassic1950]

I went thru the caverns back in ‘74, took the natural entrance and yes, took the elevator back up! The big room down there was enormous and had a food area and tables and chairs for visitors to rest and sit and eat. I’m too old now to do the long walk but would love for my kids to see it and we did get to sit and watch the bats fly out. That’s something you never forget, a truly awesome event. Thanks so much for the video and all the extra info about services and place to find camping facilities.😉👍😁 Happy Thanksgiving week to you both😊

[@hbbadventures7689]

Great information and video.........Howard & Betty

[@machfive916]

And yet another bucket list item has been added to my list. Carlsbad caverns looked incredible. The only cave systems I've ever been in are Mammoth and Tuckaleechee; both of which I loved. Can't wait to go here one day. Great video!!

[@KevinSmith-qz4jv]

it's great don't miss it! thanks for the video!

[@IndianaFr0g]

LOVE the dry humor! Its best when DRY CAMPING!

[@rogerbrekas8239]

That was very interesting video of the Carlsbad Caverns.

[@etheleklund3946]

You two always give a brilliant presentation! Thank you for your recommendations!

[@kristymichael]

Thank you! 💗🤙🏻

[@laughingram7287]

Nice informative video on Carlsbad. We were in Nederland at the windmills and the millers actually wear the clogs!!

[@CITAP1]

We were there at Carlsbad Cavern in 2004. Top 5 places I've been. We were those people who the Ranger led out at the end of the day. Never rushed us. Let me setup my tripod and illumination several times and seemed more interested in my pictures than getting us out of there. Did not see the bats but we were there December that visit so missed them. Roswell was an interesting enough tourist trap...

[@terrimitov2143]

Thanks, u two are amazing.

[@thervers2140]

my first visit to CB was 1959 they served ham and cheese on white bread. We went back in 2004 same great box lunch.

[@dennymedeiros4504]

Check out Kartchner Caverns south of Benson, AZ

[@bradwilliams4921]

Got to add these to my bucket list. Beautiful country.

[@stephaniejames6672]

Fascinating video! Thank you so much.

[@scottgreenlee5207]

Love you guys! You’re in my neck of the woods. I work in the oil fields. Carlsbad Caverns is awesome!

[@dougallen8466]

We WILL get there!

[@ptcclatlptcclatl1683]

I need to go back. I was there in 1978.

[@joejaramillo2044]

Kickapoo Cavern State Park north of Brackettville, TX. They have a cave that is natural and untouched. And also a batcave.

[@remitremblay2091]

Great video! This place will be put on our list... thanks for this!

[@renaissancepoet]

I went to the Carlsbad Caverns with my family back in the 70's when I was a teenager. It was amazing! Of course, now I always recommend that people watch the film, "The Descent" before visiting the Carlsbad Caverns. It gives cave exploring a whole new experience. Lol

[@yelworb]

We were just at both of those in October, we stayed in Guadalupe as well. We’re 52’ and barely fit

[@cosmoknight74geovlog]

We have added both of these sites to our must see list, thank you for posting this video.

[@carolyn3583]

Great video guys, we can't wait to get on the road this spring.

[@kxrv6629]

Did both parks together too last year in Nov. Hadn’t been to Carlsbad since 1968. Not a lot has changed, except the tours. Did take a guided tour and you get to go places you can’t on self-guided walk. Next time would do the lantern tour. Spent our worst Walmart overnight in Carlsbad. Parking was near the loading dock and there were trucks delivering all night long and idling a few feet from our RV. Would recommend boondocking on the BLM land closer to the Park instead. Had never heard about Guadalupe before. Loved it! We got one of the nicer sites on the perimeter of the parking lot because we have a small Class C. Took an awesome fall color hike to Devil’s staircase. Highly recommend. BTW/ National Park mystery writer/ranger Nevada Barr got her start here.

[@mowcowbell]

If you really want to get away from it all, check out the Dog Canyon campground on the west side of Guadalupe Nat'l park. It is a bit of a drive to get there, but worth it.

[@misspersnickety3674]

That looks so amazing! My husband has been there but I haven't. I hope I get to visit one day. Thanks for the great video!

[@GoingPlacesOne]

GREAT information! Thank you.

[@jeremysmith9868]

I don't have any tips, but I did love the cavern too. Also, White Sands National Park is just northwest of Carlsbad between Alamogordo and Las Cruces, NM (bring a snow sled;)

[@barrymcdowell4466]

If you can visit around the beginning of November, in between Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Cavern (notice no "s", it is only 1 cavern!) is McKittrick Canyon. A great place to see fall colors that are unusual for a desert environment.

[@barrymcdowell4466]

Should have also mentioned that because of the oil boom in this area, RV spaces are at a premium. More than 100 RV parks have sprung up in Eddy County but most do not meet state requirements (per a recent newspaper article) and are mostly for long term oil field workers. Whites City at the entrance to the road to the Cavern has an RV park but don't know availability. There is a KOA north of Carlsbad and Brantley Lake State park with a campground also north of Carlsbad. Welcome, but be forewarned.

[@kristymichael]

Hi Barry! Actually it IS Carlsbad Caverns (with an S). 😄 If you don't believe me...take a look at the National Park Service website: www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm

[@arkansastraveler7698]

You get some pretty lighting on the mountains.

[@SylvainsShipyard]

Great, a travel video!! Thanks for sharing!

[@fuzzywigglebutt]

Great Video. Went in the caverns when I was a teenager (45 years ago) and would love to go back. I could do still do the walk down okay, but that elevator is definitely a must to get out. If it broke, I would just have to sleep in the cavern until they got it fixed. LOL