"The surface of the moon as seen through a telescope...the dark craters and the cold lava were nearly destitute of vegetation" ~ Harold T. Stearns
President Calvin Coolidge established Craters of the Moon National Monument in 1924 calling it "a weird and scenic landscape, peculiar to itself."
Climbing Inferno Cone
Half-way up Inferno Cone
On top of Inferno Cone. You can see forever.
This portion of the park reminded me of a fresh forest burn area. However, the black landscape is simply dark lava rock. On the actual moon, its craters were created by meteorites. In this national monument the craters were formed by flowing and erupting lava nearly 2000 years ago.
The trail above was my favorite in the park. It didn't have a name but it covered lots of area across the frozen lava field. The trail also lead to the parks caves.
The caves are vacant lava tubes. It was a nice surprise that the park allowed its patrons to explore the caves by themselves. As long you had a strong flashlight and good shoes...You could venture as deep into the caves as you wished. If you decide to visit Craters of the Moon and want to explore the caves make sure to have your legs covered because the lava rock is sharp and very big. At times I was on my hands and knees attempting to fit through the slightest of cracks in the lava tubes. I had a great time!
Craters of the Moon National Monument is located 18 miles southwest of Arco, ID
"The surface of the moon as seen through a telescope...the dark craters and the cold lava were nearly destitute of vegetation" ~ Harold T. Stearns
President Calvin Coolidge established Craters of the Moon National Monument in 1924 calling it "a weird and scenic landscape, peculiar to itself."
Climbing Inferno Cone
Half-way up Inferno Cone
On top of Inferno Cone. You can see forever.
This portion of the park reminded me of a fresh forest burn area. However, the black landscape is simply dark lava rock. On the actual moon, its craters were created by meteorites. In this national monument the craters were formed by flowing and erupting lava nearly 2000 years ago.
The trail above was my favorite in the park. It didn't have a name but it covered lots of area across the frozen lava field. The trail also lead to the parks caves.
The caves are vacant lava tubes. It was a nice surprise that the park allowed its patrons to explore the caves by themselves. As long you had a strong flashlight and good shoes...You could venture as deep into the caves as you wished. If you decide to visit Craters of the Moon and want to explore the caves make sure to have your legs covered because the lava rock is sharp and very big. At times I was on my hands and knees attempting to fit through the slightest of cracks in the lava tubes. I had a great time!
Craters of the Moon National Monument is located 18 miles southwest of Arco, ID
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Once again AWESOME pictures. Makes me able to see your incredible world. We need to get together after the holidays when you are in town; BarBQue on me. Keep on trucking and Happy Holidys. TTYL, Be Safe
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