It’s pretty simple — leave no trace. But at least one person didn’t get the message and left behind a bag of Cheetos at ...

The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host ...

Rangers recently found a bag of Cheetos (still full of food) dropped off the trail in the Big Room, which is the largest ...

A park guide believes it was on the cave floor for “not more than a couple of days”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

According to Parsons, the low temperatures and high humidity inside the caverns mean food and trash can decompose and mold quickly. In turn, the insects that call the area home -- cave crickets, cave ...

They are looking for straggling visitors and any litter or other waste that might have been left behind on the paved trail. The Big Room is a popular spot at Carlsbad Caverns. It is a magical ...

They are looking for straggling visitors and any litter or other waste that might have been left behind on the paved trail. The Big Room is a popular spot at Carlsbad Caverns. It is a magical ...

Robert Melnick, professor emeritus at the University of Oregon, discusses the consequences of leaving a bag of Cheetos at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.

Disclaimer: I consider littering to be the worst of the petty crimes. It's easy to commit and does nothing to benefit the ...