Can you see lava at craters of the moon?

Rock outcrop of the Monoliths-North Crater Flow at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. Cinder cones and lava flows are seen in the distance. (Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.) Craters of the Moon is made of over 60 lava flows that erupted between 15,000 and 2,100 years ago.



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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.

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Craters of the Moon is pretty small. Unlike other national parks where you could spend a week there and still not see everything, you can pretty much see all of Craters of the Moon in one day. But if you don't have a whole day or just want to prioritize the best stuff, then this guide is for you!

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