USA Craters of the Moon, view to Loop Road
In 1923, a geologist declared that this landscape was like the surface of the moon as seen through a telescope. Today we know from astronauts that most lunar craters originate from meteorite impacts and are not volcanic. The "Craters of the Moon" are definitely of volcanic origin, but the name of the park is still the same: Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
At my visit, the Loop Road leading to the park's main attractions was closed; it was being repaired.
From a layby just off the visitor center you have good view over lava fields.
At my visit, the Loop Road leading to the park's main attractions was closed; it was being repaired.
From a layby just off the visitor center you have good view over lava fields.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset
06:10 - 21:10
| current local time: 16:17
Photo Themes
Lava
Lava field
lava fields
National Monument
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