Nestled in the heart of Idaho lies a desolate landscape that looks far more at home on the moon than it does on Earth. Craters of the Moon National Monument contains a geologically recent lava field, complete with shield volcanoes, spatter cones, and lava tubes. Although no longer active, the eruptions in the region have left their mark, covering the Arco Desert with sharp black cinders that will take thousands of years to break down. In the meantime, Craters of the Moon offers up close examples of steep-sided spatter cones, like the one pictured above, as well as broadly sloped shield volcanoes, and the chance to explore a handful of caves formed by lava without a guide. I mean who doesn't enjoy a little spelunking? This national monument located only a few hours away from Yellowstone National Park is for some reason seriously overlooked. Y'all don't know what you're missing!
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