Craters of the Moon National Monument
The Craters of the Moon National Monument is a remote and rugged geologic landscape located just off Highway 26 – 20 – 93 between Arco and Carey, Idaho. First designated as a National Monument by President Coolidge on May 2, 1924, the Craters of the Moon has continued to expand through five separate presidential proclamations. Today the monument encompasses nearly 715,000 acres of federal land. Don't miss this strange, unique, and wild landscape. more info
Unique among all the National Monuments in the United States, the Craters of the Moon is a landscape of volcanic rock including craters, cinder coves, lava tubes, deep cracks and expansive lava fields. Scientists believe that the Craters started to be formed over 15,000 years ago when the volcanic eruptions began. It is theorized that the most recent eruptions occurred about 2,100 years ago.
Now lying dormant the area has become a major tourist attraction, with an excellent visitor's center, and camping facilities. The Monument is managed by the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Due to the rugged terrain and limited accessibility to some portions of the Monument, it is highly recommended that visitors begin any visit at the Visitor's Center.
At Craters of the Moon, you can learn about the area from the interpretive exhibits and displays at the Visitor's Center, hike up a volcano, explore lava tube caves, or join a ranger for an interpretive hike.
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