Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho


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Published: September 8th 2010
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Entry 30: Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho Saturday, August 28 - Sunday, August 29, 2010 From Surreal Drive to Just Surreal… After waking up in a Umatilla National Forest in Eastern Oregon and driving 300-400 miles, Sophie the dog and I were again tired and cranky. However, at around 4 p.m., we had finally traveled far enough off the beaten path, and were rewarded with my ... Read Full Entry



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Craters of the Moon Sunset 3

Campsite View Sunrise
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Near Craters of the Moon Idaho 2

Much of Southern Idaho (the Sun Valley Area) Looks Like This
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Near Craters of the Moon Idaho

First Lava View from Hwy 20
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Craters of the Moon Beauty Cave 2

About 100 feet inside cave, looking back at enterance
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Craters of the Moon Beauty Cave 3

Inside, pitch dark (taken with flash)
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Craters of the Moon Beauty Cave Trail

Wind was constantly blowing in 20+ MPH
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Craters of the Moon Beauty Cave

Looking up at cave's enterance
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Craters of the Moon Boy Scout Cave

Cave entrance: Not like I usually picture in my mind
Craters of the Moon Tent View 2Craters of the Moon Tent View 2
Craters of the Moon Tent View 2

Tent was "guyed-down," with lava rocks added to combat strong winds, which never ceased.
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Craters of the Moon Tourists

Rain off in distance; colors really stick out here.



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