Lunar Crater (Nye County, Nevada)

The next stop on my trip sits about 70 miles east of Tonopah. Lunar Crater is a National Natural Landmark and upon arriving at its crest, one can easily see why. This 430-foot deep volcanic craters is quite a sight to behold. I take a few pictures and then drive back the way I came, stopping at the nearby Easy Chair Crater on my way out.

This second crater is a collapsed cinder cone volcano, and collapsed in such a way as to resemble a very comfortable chair, though of magnificent proportions. A couple more shots and I head on toward my next stop.