Two weeks before moving from Rexburg to Twin Falls, we went for a day hike at Craters of the Moon National Park. We have driven by it several times on our way to backpacking destinations, but never made the time to stop. The hike was planned by Krista Ramacher, a friend we met in Idaho Falls this past year. She actually lives right there in Arco and Lisa was very happy that she had brought her daughter, Meredith. They are about the same age and had a fun time running and jumping around together. It was a great hike for them because it was a bunch of short trails and we would drive from one point to the next. Lyra did very well in the carrier again and even fit in a little nap while we explored. I loved going down into the caves and feeling the cool air, such a contrast from the sweltering heat among the lava rock outside. And although it seems like a barren wasteland, I was pleasantly surprised by the varieties of life everywhere I looked. Neon green lichen growing on the rocks, lovely white flowers blooming between the cracks, small birds and rodents, bugs and bees...those craters are teeming with life! Very enjoyable afternoon.
I liked this next one cause at first I thought I took a picture of everyone staring at the ground, but they are actually looking down into a huge crater
Here is Ryan's "STOP taking pictures already" face
This type of rock is called Pahoehoe, which I think means "ropy" in Hawaiian
I loved how some of the rock actually look like petrified wood
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I have always thought that it would be fun to stop there, as we would drive by! Thanks for posting pictures.... now I know what I missed.
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