Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve · Trailwind

Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve is a national monument in Idaho, managed by the National Park Service.About Craters Of The Moon National Monument & PreserveCraters 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.Things to do at Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

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Managed by: National Park Service

Designation: national monument

State: Idaho

4 recorded activities

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