📜 Subterranean site in Mojave National Preserve, a basaltic lava tube.
🔍 Formed by molten lava, it features natural skylights illuminating the dark cavern.
🌊 Encounter a fascinating volcanic phenomenon✨ Dust glints in natural skylights, creating spotlights🚶♀️ Shaded respite from the desert sun⛰️ Touch walls formed by cooled lava, a tactile reminder of volatile past
⚠️ Unpaved, rough Aiken Mine Road requires high-clearance vehicle (road can be sandy and washboard)🚧 Low ceiling and loose rocks in the tube may require crawling🚫 No bathrooms, pit toilets, or trash cans available🐍 Watch for snakes in the area
💡 Bring a light source for exploring inside the tube🚗 Check road conditions at go.nps.gov/MojaveRoads before your visit🗑️ Pack everything out
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