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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jul 12, 2004
Pros: Lava caves, petroglyphs, Native American history, volcanic features
Cons: Sharp lava, heat, no water, snakes.
Summary: Summary: A National Monument set up to preserve lava formations and a historic site in the Modoc Indian War. Cost: $10 for 7 days (A National Park Pass [$50] will admit you to all National Monuments for no additional charge) ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 12, 2000
Pros: A wild, unique landscape and fun caves
Cons: very far from everywhere
Summary: Mid-summer, thunderstorm season, and we were driving down from Crater Lake to Lava Beds in the early evening. The sun set into a storm at about Klamath Falls, and we had yet to cross the tule lakes. The sky glowed a deep red-orange in the west, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 4, 2000
Pros: Caving is extremely fun
Cons: Caving is also dangerous
Summary: The unique feature of Lava Beds is the caving. Underneath the park are many interconnected caves, and there are numerous access points throughout the loop drive in the park. Some of the caves are large enough that one can stand in them, but the most ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 18, 2000
Pros: Lava formations, cave exploration
Cons: Nothing
Summary: Lava Beds National Park is located in northeast California well off the beaten path. We travelled through Lava Beds on our way from Lassen to Crater Lake. It was a mistake on our part because Lava Beds is a great place to see and you definitely need a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 29, 1999
Pros: Lava tubes, Native pictographs/petroglyphs, ranger-led activities, desert hiking, activities for the whole family
Cons: Remote location
Summary: My wife and I went to Lava Beds National Monument in July 1999. It was an excellent park and an excellent trip.
Lava Beds is in the far Northeastern corner of California. It's actually pretty hard to get to. We didn't go straight there, but ... read more
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