Dec 16, 2024 · The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the …

May 11, 2022 · Sunset Crater Volcano is one of around 600 cinder cones in the Flagstaff area. This is a region of intense volcanism that began around 3 million years ago with the formation …

Nov 7, 2024 · Most visitors drive through the 34 mile scenic loop that winds from Highway 89 through Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments. The scenic loop leads you …

May 24, 2022 · Sunset at the summit of Haleakalā has become increasingly popular in the last few years. There are no reservations required to enter the park for sunset, but visitors should …

Sep 16, 2021 · The Sunset Crater landscape will capture your imagination with its wonderful and violent geologic history. Take some time to walk the trails, drive through the monument, or …

Dec 24, 2021 · Today Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument protects 3040 acres around the Colorado Plateau’s most recent volcanic eruption. It is the youngest, least-eroded cinder cone …

Sunset Crater National Monument is located just north of Flagstaff on US Highway 89.

Jan 17, 2025 · Sunset Crater Volcano is an exceptionally large and picturesque cinder cone located near the San Francisco Peaks in the ponderosa pine forest of northern Arizona near …

Feb 20, 2024 · Sunset Crater Volcano is the youngest of around 600 volcanic features in the San Francisco Volcanic Field, which is a large volcanic area around the San Francisco Peaks in …

Mar 9, 2024 · Conditions at Sunset Crater Volcano can be highly variable. Check the weather before you come, dress in layers, and keep an eye on the sky. Current information can be …