Lava Beds National Monument: 7 Caves to Explore

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Lava Beds National Monument is a park full of amazing caves in Northern California. It is very remote and doesn't get a lot of visitors, but if you make it up there you are in for a treat. I have been multiple times and I still haven't explored all of the caves they have to offer. This list features 7 of my favorite caves though so it should help you to plan your first trip to the park.
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@meemmahn2856 2 года назад

one of my favorites is sentinel cave. huge cave that is great if you're ready for a hike. all the small branching paths are mostly closed off, but since there are so many that's probably for the best. Someone could easily get lost in there.

@adventuringoutdoorswitheric 3 года назад

Josh you are the man! I am visiting this park next week and I really appreciate the cave recommendations. Thanks man!

@kellyjohnson3617 5 лет назад

I totally want to go back here. You’ve given me some ideas of other caves to explore. But I agree, skull cave was my favorite. In one part of the park there is a mountain of obsidian that gleams in the sunlight like nothing else I’ve ever seen. Came across it accidentally and not sure how to find it again but I totally want to go back and find it and explore other parts I didn’t get to see. Thanks for posting

@lexishirley9717 5 лет назад

You're talking about Obsidian Mountain, near Medicine Lake, which is up in the mountains above the Lava Beds. It's a pretty awesome site to behold.

@kennethkugelman2977 6 месяцев назад

Thank you I haven't been in some of these, but have been in Merrill, Skull, Sentinel, Sunshine, Hercules Leg, Valentine, Indian Well, Heppe, and of course, Mushpot. I think my favorite is Sentinel, you can go thru it in two directions as it is open at both ends. My second favorite is Valentine, it splits then comes back together, three times. You guys are brave, I won't go in any of these caves without a helmet!

@nevadahiker6661 6 лет назад

The scientific name for Bighorn Sheep is Ovis Canadensis, that is why it is called Ovis Cave!

@californiathroughmylens 6 лет назад

Oh dang that is awesome, thanks for sharing that! Makes so much more sense now haha

@nevadahiker6661 6 лет назад

You are welcome! I'm just glad my useless trivia knowledge came in handy for a change. Caves were often used as a form of early refrigeration since the temps are relatively cool in the summer. But if only bighorn skull bones were found in there then it may have simply been ritualistic.

@albertl3776 3 года назад

I've never seen a channel like yours where I want to see most of the videos. The greatest of youtube thank yous for keeping them no longer than needed.

@henrygarciga 3 года назад

Long overdue presentation on this location so I appreciate it. Coming up there in 2 weeks.

@lambhill1180 3 года назад

Thank you! The Lava Beds is one of my favorite places to go to also.

@ArbitraryExploration 6 лет назад

The Lava Beds are so cool. I remember going there as a child! Thank you for sharing!

@californiathroughmylens 6 лет назад

No problem, thanks for the comment and for watching!

@thomashayes507 3 года назад

@California Through My Lens ... this national monument is way under appreciated!! We mad it one of our featured spots on our way home from vacationing up to see Crater Lake!!

@tinabeane 3 года назад

What an interesting place, thanks hoping to check it out soon.

@ianmandel352 6 лет назад

Jesus !!! Definitely putting this on my bucket list !! thanks Josh

@californiathroughmylens 6 лет назад

No problem, its a pretty epic spot for sure!

@luisaann4711 6 лет назад

Thanks again for another great video and great recommendations

@californiathroughmylens 6 лет назад

No problem, thanks for the comment!

@OregonFamilyAdventures 6 лет назад

This is great. We love Lava Beds. There were a few caves on this list that we haven't explored yet. We'll need to go back soon. 😁

@californiathroughmylens 6 лет назад

Thanks for the comment, I need to go back soon as well as I have more I want to see too.

@barthill9118 6 лет назад

Very nice done video. Clear explanation. Also Love the map on lower left corner for clarification. Helped a lot in my planning. Thank you.

@californiathroughmylens 6 лет назад

No problem, it is a super underrated part of Cali, I always love visiting it.

@robbuglass6199 6 лет назад

Very informative guys .

@californiathroughmylens 6 лет назад

Thanks for the comment!

@aprilmorris4588 Год назад

One thing that I must mention is to visit Captain Jack's Stronghold. A handful of Modocs held off the entire US Cavalry for months, and if not for his own men betraying him, I seriously doubt that the Cavalry would have gotten him out without negotiating. However, that's for the historians to fight about. Looking at how the Modoc Nation lived in those jagged rocks up to the edge of Tulelake is awe inspiring. I recommend every visitor spend at least one hour walking through the Stronghold and talking about it with your family and friends. Also, don't miss the Historical Museum in Fort Klamath because the Monument and Museum are linked. 💚 Enjoy!

@TravelSmallLiveBig 6 лет назад

Great overview of the caves! Which I thank you for because there is maybe one we I could walk through without getting the complete willies...

@californiathroughmylens 6 лет назад

haha it is not a great spot for those that don't like dark enclosed places but there are a few caves that aren't too bad.

@alexfishersfamilyvlogs9533 6 лет назад

I gotta go see these places!!

@californiathroughmylens 6 лет назад

It's an amazing park to explore!

@David-kf5gk 2 года назад

I remember back in 65 I went to a Ice cave. It was cool 👍✌️.

@VeraPriymenko 6 лет назад

I like your channel so much!

@MatthewPettyST1300 2 года назад

I've been there three times ( to much to see in a couple days camping) The skull cave is so huge and round it looks like it was made by the Sand Worm in "Dune". The first time in it with a guided Ranger tour we could with a lot of effort squeeze ( I had to take my jacket off, too narrow and not for the Claustrophobic) into the second Ice cave behind and below the first. The second time there a few years later it had been gated off with a lock because of Vandals defacing the ice.

@SoundscapesGarden 3 года назад

Love this place. Skull Cave is my favorite.

@MatthewPettyST1300 2 года назад

I've been there three times ( to much to see in a couple days camping) The skull cave is so huge and round it looks like it was made by the Sand Worm in "Dune". The first time in it with a guided Ranger tour we could in the deepest part with a lot of effort squeeze ( I had to take my jacket off, too narrow and not for the Claustrophobic) into the second Ice cave behind and below the first. The second time there a few years later it had been gated off with a lock because of Vandals defacing the ice.

@kristyn8905 5 лет назад

Thank you for this great video, going to be visiting this area in a month. Do you recall how long it took for you to explore these caves? Just trying to determine how much time we should set aside. Thanks!

@Steveofthejungle8 5 лет назад

So cool! I'm really hoping I can make it here next summer! What do you think about Catacombs cave?

@ErinHeartpenny 6 лет назад

Hi Josh! I just found your channel and I subscribed as I'm planning a California adventure myself, possibly next year with my husband. We've both never been, so we've decided to do the classic PCH road trip going south from San Fran. We really want to see a redwood forest as it is very unique to California and we hear so much about them. Could you recommend your favourite redwood forest along Hwy 1, perfect for a half day hike? Or maybe make a video on the best places to see redwoods? TIA

@toshibavoodoo 6 лет назад

great

@alanearles3469 4 года назад

sadly there is no ice in Merrill or skull cave as of yesterday.

@misterrus4706 6 лет назад

Молодцы.. 👍👍Привет вам с Грозного..! 💖😘

@kimschaefer7855 6 лет назад

Love your videos Josh but where can I go in California to camp and see the stars the way they were meant to be seen.

@californiathroughmylens 6 лет назад

Death Valley is a good place for night sky as is Anza Borrego since it is a dark sky community as well

@alanearles3469 4 года назад

we were in modoc national forest and I have to say the view of stars was overwhelming.

@ilovesparky13 4 года назад

Check out the Mohave desert

@VeraPriymenko 6 лет назад

As a tourist who is planning a trip to LA, I would like to see a video "how to get to the Hollywood sign" XD I think it would be interesting for many tourists:) Especially if you know some interesting or easy ways how to get to it)

@shirleytitoy3159 3 года назад

Did you stay in the air bnb or hotel? Do you have any recommendations when it comes to staying in an air bnb?

@nicolebentley984 3 года назад

The first cave used to be a ice skating ring? Is that what I heard?

@Kreemerz 3 года назад

Art? What type of colorful art are you referring to? Is it graffitied?

@rosiehernandez4194 2 года назад

is there a fee to enter each cave? do they have helmets and gear for rent?

@NORTE_559 4 года назад

Went on a camping trip in 5th grade

@lifewithlulu1183 5 лет назад

Are these safe with no boy in the party in the middle of the day?

@californiathroughmylens 5 лет назад

It is a state park, so there should be rangers around the park and it does cost to get in, which limits the people. That being said, I have been in many of the caves all by myself when I have visited so it depends on how you feel about the dark and such. You can always go in the caves that are close to the visitors center as well. Hope that helps!