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    Craters Of The Moon

    National Monument & Preserve Idaho

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  • All roads and facilities are open

    The Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Obtain a permit before entering any authorized cave.

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    Choose from a variety of Ranger guided events during your summer visit to the park More

  • Nature Photography presentation and workshop

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    Learn to take better pictures... More

  • Wildflower Walks

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    Witness the annual eruption of spring blooms on a ranger guided hike. More

  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    Choose from a variety of Ranger guided events during your summer visit to the park More

  • Nature Photography presentation and workshop

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    Learn to take better pictures... More

  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Choose from a variety of Ranger guided events during your summer visit to the park More

  • Nature Photography presentation and workshop

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Learn to take better pictures... More

  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    Choose from a variety of Ranger guided events during your summer visit to the park More

  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Thursday, June 20, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Friday, June 21, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

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  • Full Moon Hike

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    Explore Craters of the Moon Wilderness by the light of the full moon. More

  • Book Signing and Reading (On the Dark Side of the Moon, Mike Medberry)

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    Meet Mike Medberry the author of a new book about his life-changing experiences at Craters of the Moon. More

  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Monday, June 24, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Tuesday, June 25, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Friday, June 28, 2013

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  • Wilderness Hike

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Hike to Echo Crater and experience the Craters of the Moon Wilderness. More

  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

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  • Summer Walks and Talks

    Monday, July 1, 2013

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Daily Events


A Trip to the Moon
:
shows continuously in the Visitor Center theater (25 minutes)
Part of the award-winning Outdoor Idaho series, this film provides an excellent introduction to the natural and cultural history of the Monument.


Cave Walks: Daily at 1p.m. & 4 p.m.; also at 9 a.m. Fri.-Sun. (1.5 hours,1 mile)

Explore a lava tube cave with a Ranger. A paved trail leads through ropy seas of lava. At the end of the trail descend into the strange underground world of a lava tube. Obtain a cave permit at the visitor center, wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Meet at the Caves Area trailhead.


Patio Talks
: 2:15 & 4:15 p.m., Daily; also at 11a.m. Fri.-Sun. (15 minutes)
Join us for a short presentation on the Visitor Center patio. Check at the visitor center for topics.

Broken Top Hike: Mon.-Thurs. at 9 a.m. (2 hours, 1.8 miles)
Hike over, under and around a volcano on this fascinating hike. Bring sturdy shoes, water, a flashlight and a cave permit for exploring Buffalo Caves. Meet at the Broken Top Loop/ Tree Molds parking lot.

Evening Stroll: Nightly at 7 p.m. (30 minutes, .25 mile)
Take a short hike to a panoramic view of the North Crater Cinder Cone and the lava landscape that surrounds it. Meet at the campground amphitheater.

Junior Rangers: Nightly at 8 p.m. (30 minutes)
Learn to be a Ranger! Fun activities for kids ages 6-12. Parents are welcome too.Meet at the campground amphitheater to earn a badge.

Evening Program: Nightly at 9:30 p.m.; 9 p.m. in August and 8:30 p.m. in September (45 minutes)
Programs on different topics each night in the campground amphitheater. Check visitor center for titles. Bring a jacket and carry a flashlight for the walk back to your campsite.

Did You Know?

wilderness

In 1970 Craters of the Moon became one of the first areas in the National Park System to be designated as a federal Wilderness area. Craters of the Moon contains vast areas where visitors have an opportunity to experience the earth as it was.