As summer moves into autumn come out to Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve and enjoy the nice temperatures and sparse crowds in your national park. The Lava Flow Campground remains open and accessible until the road is covered with snow.
Daily, Visitor Center: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sept. 23; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. after that
View exhibits and audio-visual presentations to learn more about your national monument. There are also publications on sale in our bookstore about the cultural and natural history of the park and the region.
Daily, Ranger-guided Walks and Talks: Cave Walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Patio Talks at 1:30 and 3 p.m. through Sept. 23
Explore a lava tube cave with a ranger or join us for a short introductory presentation on the Visitor Center patio. Call or check out our interactive event schedule for details: www.nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/events.htm
Sept. 22, A Park Ranger’s Guide to Photography: 1 to 3 p.m.
Retired park ranger and nature photographer Douglass Owen will present tips, techniques and practices to improve your nature photography with whatever camera gear you have. Class is sponsored by the Craters of the Moon Natural History Association and will be held in the Craters of the Moon visitor center. Class is free, but a suggested donation of $10 to support school visits to the park is recommended. Reservations are required and the class is limited to 30 people. Contact the park at 208-527-1330 or crmo_information@nps.gov to make a reservation.
Sept. 22 and Nov. 11, Fee Free!
Craters of the Moon National Monument will join all national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees to celebrate National Public Lands Day (Sept. 22) and to honor our veterans (Nov. 11).
Sept. 23, Full Moon Hike: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Explore this unearthly landscape under a full moon on a 1-mile evening hike. Wear sturdy shoes, and bring snacks, water and a jacket. Reservations are required by calling 208-527-1335 or emailing crmo_information@nps.gov. Meet at the Tree Molds Parking Lot.
