Nature & Science
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IMPORTANT NEWS: If you plan to go caving at Lava Beds and have been in a cave or mine East of the Rocky Mountains in the United States or Canada or anywhere in Europe, please read this important information to protect Lava Beds' bats from a deadly disease: White-nose Syndrome 
A young coyote, seen near the Visitor Center David Hays Animals You might be surprised by the variety of wildlife that overcomes dry summers, cold winters, and scarce water to thrive here; bird watching is especially good year-round. 
Wyoming paintbrush in early summer David Hays Plants Even the small changes in elevation, soil, and shade found on our high buttes, open plains, lava flows, and cave entrances provide unique conditions for plants to grow.Learn more >>> Species checklist >>> 
Unique geology in a lava tube cave David Hays Natural Features & Ecosystems Extensive lava tube caves and volcanic geologic features are provide exciting unique recreation for visitors and critical habitat for special plants and animals.Geology brochure >>> Caves brochure >>> 
Snow blankets the monument's weather station, where temperature, wind speeds, precipitation amounts, and air quality have been tracked for decades David Hays Climate & Environmental Factors The lava beds are an amazing natural laboratory. Here one can study the starry night skies, the impact of climate change or wildland fires, invasions of exotic weeds, even the effects of international industrial pollution. |
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Caves & Caving
Birds
Did You Know?
Female bats can delay insemination for the duration of the winter, waiting for spring to begin their gestation period.