Sunday, June 2, 2013


May 31     Crater of the Moon National Park.
 
This park was more than we could imagine.  It looks like the surface of the moon as seen through a telescope.  That was how it was described in 1923.  Then National Geographic did a story on it and President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed it a National Monument “a weird and scenic landscape, peculiar to itself.”
 
15,000 years ago, lava welled up to produce this vast ocean of rock.  The most recent eruption occurred a mere 2,000 years ago, and geologists believe that future events are likely.



These little flowers space themselves among the stone naturally



This looks like the moon to me

 
 
This was taken at our campsite, 10 feet from the camper
 

4 comments:

Tracy waalewyn said...

I have really enjoyed looking at your photos so far I'm glad you guys are still having a great trip . Love you guys take care- Tracy

Jon Waalewyn said...

I love the pic from your campsite. Mom, you look great! However, the Crater is so desolate. I mean its very interesting but not the most beautiful destination by a long shot. Love the pics tho!

Betty Lee said...

The Crater is very unique - and it looks like you must have hiked far and wide to sit there LOL. It's raining (yet) here in RH....so glad I could escape the rain and be on the trip with you guys! Love, Betty

lcaruana said...

Keep sending the great pics! Hope we can get there again someday. If not, enjoying thru you! Mss you!