| At the very edge of northern California lies a | | | | and are fascinating. Many of these tubes have |
| collection of America's volcanic history. Just 20 or 30 | | | | become home to a diverse ecosystem that includes |
| miles south of the Oregon border, the Lava Beds | | | | a number of ferns, fungus, and other plant life. |
| National Monument is an amazing destination that | | | | Expect to see plenty of bats while you're exploring |
| provides some of the most beautiful natural features | | | | this massive network of caverns and caves. Visitors |
| tucked away in a remote environment. Many people | | | | can also view a number of cinder cones, fumaroles, |
| head up each and every year to experience a | | | | and lava flows. There's even a small lookout station |
| wilderness adventure in a hiker's paradise. | | | | that has been build atop one of the major cinder |
| Lodging in the area is rather limited. Within the park, | | | | cones. Evidence of volcanic activity is scattered all |
| there are approximately 40 first come first serve | | | | throughout the park and has created some very |
| campsites. Although some RVs can be | | | | interesting natural features. |
| accommodated, larger vehicles may experience | | | | Another attraction at the park is the large Native |
| problems navigating some of the narrow roads within | | | | American cave artwork and petroglyphs. Although |
| the camping areas. No hookups, showers, or laundry | | | | some have begun to fade extensively, there are still |
| are available on site. There is a restroom and water | | | | many vivid examples of the Modoc tribes that used |
| on site. If you're looking for more amenities, the | | | | to inhabit the area. In the late 1800s, the U.S. Army |
| EaglesNest RV Park is just 25 miles away from the | | | | was called in to rid the area of the Modoc and return |
| park's south entrance. The park features pull-through | | | | them to their allotted reservation. A battle ensued in |
| sites, electricity, utility hookups, and Wi-Fi access. | | | | which the Modoc hid in the network of lava tubes, |
| Once you decide where to stay, you must decide | | | | ambushing the Army soldiers and not facing a single |
| what you want to do. There are two main | | | | casualty. Eventually, the Modoc were forced to flee |
| attractions at the Lava Beds National Monument. | | | | the area. |
| One of the biggest draws to the area is the natural | | | | Visitors should be prepared for a wilderness |
| features carved out of the landscape by the nearby | | | | experience rich in hiking and history. Lava Beds |
| Mountain Lake volcano. The entire park is a geology | | | | National Monument is definitely a great destination for |
| and biology buff's dream. Over 25 lava tubes that | | | | those looking for a volcanic adventure. |
| wind through the park are fully accessible on foot | | | | |