Craters of the Moon National Wilderness, Volcanic wilderness area in Snake River Plain, Idaho.
The protected land spans 43,000 acres of stark basaltic terrain, featuring numerous cinder cones and deep rift cracks across the landscape.
Native Americans created paths through these volcanic fields 12,000 years ago, establishing seasonal migration routes marked by stone circles still visible today.
The Robert Limbert Visitor Center offers educational exhibits about regional geology, plant life, and the connection between lunar exploration training and local formations.
Visitors need free permits from the center for overnight stays and must carry one gallon of water per person daily due to absence of water sources.
This wilderness contains the deepest known rift crack on Earth, measuring 800 feet deep, and serves as home to specialized wildlife adapted to volcanic conditions.
Location: Idaho
Website: https://nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/wilderness.htm
GPS coordinates: 43.40000,-113.50000
Latest update: April 3, 2025 07:12
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