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| Lava in a high pile |
Several different government agencies have visitor centers and campsites in these "malpais".
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| Campsites in malpais |
One thing that is interesting to me is that several of the old pueblo tribes had foot paths through the lava to travel and trade between their pueblos. They must have had tough footwear to get through the sharp lava! One of these old trails goes between Zuni pueblo (south of Gallup) to Acoma (often called Sky city) located south of I-40 at milemarker 102.
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| Lava filling a valley |
After lava cools, and after eons of weather occurs, the lava slowly allows plants to grow in the crevices, thus making the landscape more hospitable.
The park has installed great paved walking paths throughout the lava fields, and miracles, the dogs are welcome if leashed. In many federal parks, dogs are not allowed on any trail, so the rules here are very refreshing!
Are there any Lava tunnels there? and yes when you can bring the pooch that is nice. FYI, you can bring dogs to RockCity Ga also, in case you are ever in the area. Gee, that would make a good resource...Places that allow animals?!
ReplyDeleteYes there are lava tunnels here. So far I have not seen any access to the tunnels. The paved trails are bordered by hand rails to keep humans off the lava.
DeleteI went to Rock City Ga when I was about 5 years old! In regards to pet friendly places, I think there are some resources, can't remember where, though.
Bet it is very interesting. We've got nothing like it here that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteDoes Great Britain have no old Volcanoes?
DeleteWhat a cool place that must be to explore, and how awesome to find a place that is dog friendly. I know most national parks are not. What did Power and Fleur think of the place?
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