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Lava Beds National MonumentTheme(s): Native American | Westward Expansion | |
Description:
Volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created an incredibly rugged landscape punctuated by cinder cones, lava flows, spatter cones, lava tube caves and pit craters. During the Modoc War of 1872-1873, the Modoc Indians used these tortuous lava flows to their advantage. Under the leadership of Captain Jack, the Modocs took refuge in "Captain Jack's Stronghold," a natural lava fortress. From this base a group of 53 fighting men and their families held off US Army forces numbering up to twenty times their strength for five months. Visitors can tour both the geologic and historic wonders of this unusual landscape.
Designations:
National Monument (November 21, 1925)
Modoc Lava Beds Archeological District ()
Accessibility:
The visitor center, restrooms, and one campsite are accessible.
Getting Around:
Personal Vehicle, bicycle, walking, hiking.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Educational Programs | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Stargazing | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Volcanoes | Caves | And more.
Directions to Lava Beds National Monument
Plane:
Klamath Falls International Airport
Car:
Visitors travelling south on Highway 139 (from Oregon) will see signs four miles south of Tulelake directing them into Lava Beds. Visitors travelling north on Highway 139 (from Alturas) will see signs 27 miles north of Canby directing them into Lava Beds.
Public Transportation
No Public Transportation is available
Nearby Parks:
Crater Lake National Park (70 miles)
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Contact Information for Lava Beds National Monument
P.O. Box 867
Indian Wells Headquarters
Tulelake, CA
96134
Phone: 530-667-2282
Fax: 530-667-2737
Located in Tulelake, CA
For more information on Lava Beds National Monument
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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