Backpacking in Craters of the Moon National Monument

[Aaron Zagrodnick]

Though it’s been spring for 2 months, with 4 feet of snow still blanketing the high trails close to home I looked for a break. Utah often occupies my hiking plans in spring, but while the canyons have their undeniable appeal, I was looking to set my own course somewhere with a view. The map revealed a destination I hadn’t previously considered farther north. The more I thought about Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho the more appealing the thought became…

A quick trip to this interesting Idaho destination led to some unexpected sights – Read the full article below in Issue 22:

Cinders, Craters, Lava Flows, and Sagebrush: Exploring Craters of the Moon

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