Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
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“Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a U.S. national monument and national preserve in the Snake River Plain in central Idaho. It is along US 20, between the small towns of Arco and Carey, at an average elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 m) above sea level.”
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