DIAMOND CRATERS
The crater rim is surrounded by congealed lava from historic explosions.
Louie on the way up the rim
Looking down into the crater.
This is a wide angle view of one of the big craters. We are tiny in comparison.
Upon approach to the crater, the rim sticks up above the ground surface.
Now we are above the crater seeing its full scale.
More scenery as we drive through the Natural Area.
As we were driving out, a sage grouse flushed from the, well of course, the sage. Roger was very excited since they are hard to find and see. I barely had a moment to grab a fleeting photo.
Following along the rim of the crater to a higher vantage point.
Large and deep crevices abound on the road into the craters -- due to past tectonic movements.
Here we are entering the Natural Area and following a good dirt road.
View from the crater rim looking back at the RV to give some size context.
The crater rim is made of congealed lava from historic explosions.
This is the edge of another crater.
From above the crater to see its full extent.
Not too far from the Malheurn Wildlife Refuge is a real find:
Diamond Craters Natural Area
As you approach a crater, the rim sticks up above the ground surface.
This the edge of another crater. Highly mineralized dirt.
Looking down into the crater.