A VIOLENT PAST, CALM PRESENT, AND UNCERTAIN FUTURE...

Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. We invite you to explore this "weird and scenic landscape" where yesterday's volcanic events are likely to continue tomorrow...

For more information about visiting Craters of the Moon, follow this link-

http://www.nps.gov/crmo/index.htm

The Mighty Buford, Aryiss Torres & Avery Rooney

Jonathan Givens, The Mighty Buford & Avery Rooney

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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a U.S. National Monument and National Preserve in the Snake River Plain in central Idaho. It is along US 20 (Concurrent with US 93 & US 26), between the small towns of Arco and Carey, at an average elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 m) above sea level. The protected area's features are volcanic and represent one of the best-preserved flood basalt areas in the continental United States.