Series: Southern Idaho National Parks Newspaper: Summer 2020

Many visitors rush through Idaho on their way to the world’s first national park, Yellowstone. Most are unaware that a small portion of this national park as well as four other national park units are also located in southern Idaho. The other National Park Service sites and monuments in this region are relatively unknown to locals and visitors alike, but they contain some of the state's hidden treasures.

  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Article 1: Visiting Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve

    The dark silhouette of a person standing on a rocky slope, in front of a bright starry sky.

    Explore one of North America's most unique and scenic volcanic landscapes, where lava flows and cinder cones meet a vast sagebrush desert. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve offers excellent opportunities for hiking, camping, and stunning night skies. Read more

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