  Part 1 Welcome to Craters of the Moon Rift Volcanism on the Snake River Plain Part 2 From Moonscape to Landscape Geology of the Craters of the Moon Life Adapts to a Volcanic Landscape Indians, Early Explorers And Practicing Astronauts Approaching Craters of the Moon National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior A Guide to Craters of the Moon Produced by the U.S. Department of the Interior {uncaptioned} Using This HandbookCraters of the Moon National Monument protects volcanic features of the Craters of the Moon lava field. Part 1 of this handbook introduces the park and recounts its early exploration. Part 2 explores how life has adapted to the park’s volcanic landscape—and how people have perceived it. Part 3 presents concise travel guide and reference materials for touring the park and for camping. National Park Handbooks are published to support the National Park Service’s management programs and to promote understanding and enjoyment of the more than 350 National Park System sites, which represent important examples of our country’s natural and cultural inheritance. Each handbook is intended to be informative reading and a useful guide before, during, and after a park visit. More than 100 titles are in print. They are sold at parks and can be purchased by mail from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. This is handbook number 139. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataCraters of the Moon: A Guide to Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho/produced by the Division of Publications, National Park Service.
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