🔦 Choose your own adventure at the Lava Beds! With more than 800 lava tube caves — many open for self-guided exploration — this volcanic landscape is a true playground for curiosity, offering unforgettable experiences year-round. From Mushpot (the perfect first cave with lighting) to the vast chambers of Skull Cave, to Valentine Cave’s glowing golden ceilings, there’s a cave for every comfort level. And the best part? Cave temperatures stay consistent year-round, making Lava Beds an incredible

LAVA RIVER CAVE 🌋 (also known as the Lava Tubes) save this for your next trip to Flagstaff, AZ 💯 this MILE LONG lava tube cave was formed roughly 700,000 years ago from molten rock that erupted from a volcanic vent in nearby Hart Prairie. since the cave appears today roughly as it did shortly after its formation, it’s considered a “frozen moment” in geologic time. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: 🧥dress appropriately when visiting, wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes. the cave is as cool as 42 degrees even