Pinnacles National Park is home to not one but two unique caves, both of which are made by cave-ins and not by lava flow like many of the other California caves. I got a chance to explore Balconies Cave a couple of years ago but finally got to check off Bear Gulch Cave on a […]
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Lava Beds National Monument Guide: Caves, Buttes & Lava Fields
Lava Beds National Monument is the best park in California that you have never been to. It is so far up in the northeast part of California that it took me five years to finally get there, but I am glad I did. The monument has over 46,000 acres, and on that property, it features […]
Sentinel Cave: The Longest Easy Cave in Lava Beds National Monument
As the longest of the non-extreme caves in Lava Beds National Monument, Sentinel Cave is a fantastic experience for anyone who isn’t afraid of a little darkness. This cave has you hiking in the dark for about 15-20 minutes and over 3,280 feet. It’s pretty surreal to explore and make sure to bring a flashlight […]
Sunshine Cave in Lava Beds National Monument
Sunshine Cave is unique in Lava Beds National Monument as it is one of the few caves that have cave-ins that let in the light. There are a couple of others in the park that have this, but what sets Sunshine Cave apart is how big the cave-in is and that the light coming through has […]
Golden Dome Cave in Lava Beds National Monument
Golden Dome Cave is a large lava tube in Lava Beds National Monument. It is great if you are feeling adventurous and want to do some more legit caving. This cave has a less defined trail and some areas which require you to bend over to get through, so it feels more intense than many […]