…the serpent coiled around the mountain and squeezed until liquid rock flowed… -
Shoshon Legend
It is easy to see why Craters of the Moon make many bucket lists. The setting is very unusual in that some of the lava is only 2,200 years old and the surface closely resembles the moon.
This satellite image tells the story rather well. A shift in the tectonic plates opened up a fissure that spewed lava over the surrounding area.
YouTube Drive To The Campsite
Short drive around the campground
