Step into the otherworldly landscapes of Craters of the Moon, Idaho, where volcanic eruptions have shaped a surreal terrain of cinder cones, lava flows, and ancient caves. Celebrating its centennial, this national monument transports visitors to lunar-like realms. Ratha Tep of The New York Times recommends it as a top 2024 destination for its unique geological wonders.

For its centennial, Craters of the Moon will unveil new and rehabilitated trails, wayside exhibits developed in partnership with Shoshone-Bannock tribal elders, and a packed calendar of events. Marvel at this Dark Sky Park at a centennial Star Party with telescopes from the Idaho Falls Astronomical Society, or camp out under one of the largest remaining “pools” of natural nighttime darkness in the United States. And enjoy it all in relative solitude.