The United States Government charges a guide fee but have appropriated large sums for developing the caverns along progressive lines.
Jim White said it this way: “It’s like a pleasant end to a long dream. I like the modernizing, even letting the world see the cavern with all the conveniences and comforts you might find in a city hotel—electric lights—trails smooth as floors—food and steaming coffee when you’re hungry—running water and telephones clear back to the end—even modern elevators to carry you up if you get tired walking.
“In the spring of 1929 I could see that the job of Chief Ranger was getting too complicated for me, with my limited education; so I resigned my position.
“Even a cave millions of years old can go too modern, too efficient ... and out-grow a common old cowboy”.
Jim White, the Cowboy
“... and He hath shewed His people the power of His works.” Psalm 111
U. S. Highway 62 near Carlsbad Passes Close to El Capitan, the Point of the Rugged Guadalupe Mountains