Craters of the Moon – 100 Years!
Each year the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office organizes and promotes statewide opportunities for the public to learn about Idaho archaeology, history, and historic preservation. The Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month program is a celebration of everything dealing with Idaho’s archaeology and history. Events, presentations, and programs have been reaching all corners of the state for over 30 years! This year we partnered with Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in celebration of their 100th birthday.
Originally established in May of 1924 by a presidential proclamation, today Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve protects over 750,000 acres of southern Idaho’s unusual lava terrain and a “weird and scenic landscape peculiar to itself.” Following World War II, a surge in visitors prompted the construction of buildings, roads, and other amenities as part of the nationwide Mission 66 initiative to modernize National Park Service (NPS) facilities. Today, NPS stewards the monument’s archaeological sites, National Register-listed Mission 66 buildings, and unique natural vistas, welcoming visitors from Idaho and beyond to explore its wonders!
Available Posters
If you would like a poster mailed to you, please email us at shpo@ishs.idaho.gov.
