Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

Monitoring The Signals Of Climate Change In Rocky Mountain National Parks

Signals of climate change seem to be more and more frequent in some parts of the country. In the Rocky Mountains, snowfall patterns are changing, temperatures are warming, bird behavior is alternating.

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By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2013 3:03am

"Moon Buggies" Quietly Cruise the Roads at Craters of the Moon

Operating a couple of little GEM e2 electric vehicles is an interesting facet of this park's greening strategy.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 27th, 2011 6:18pm

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Craters of the Moon National Monument Offers Wildflower Walks in June

Craters of the Moon National Monument is perhaps best-known for lava and its lunar-like terrain, but the park has some surprises as well, including over 600 types of plants. June is peak season for wildflowers in the area, and ranger-guided wildflower walks will be held at the park on June 12 and 19.

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By Jim Burnett - October 27th, 2011 6:20pm

Apollo Astronauts Visited Craters of the Moon

You know that Apollo astronauts visited craters on the moon, but did you know that some of them also visited Craters of the Moon right here on earth?

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By Bob Janiskee - October 27th, 2011 6:18pm

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These Animals at Craters of the Moon National Monument Are Both Sprinters and Marathoners

Lewis and Clark dubbed these animals "speed goats" for good reason, but they're not only sprinters, they're also marathoners. Researchers have discovered these animals make one of the longest overland migrations of any animal in the Western Hemisphere, and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is modifying fencing to help them out during their journey.

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By Jim Burnett - October 27th, 2011 6:19pm

Park History: National Parks Built Around Caves and Caverns

One of the most intriguing interpretive tours I’ve joined across the national park system was the “wild cave tour” offered at Mammoth Cave National Park. For six or more hours in sections of the cave off-limits to the more traditional tours we scooted through tight places on our bellies when not able to get by on hands and knees.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 27th, 2011 6:21pm

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Park History: How Volcanics Sculpted Parts of the National Park System

Talk volcanoes and national parks and folks usually think of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and perhaps Lassen Volcanic National Park. In truth, though, there are at least 13 units of the national park system that have a volcanic past in some form or fashion.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 27th, 2011 6:23pm

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