Gillem’s Camp
The Modoc War . . . Gillem’s Camp is an important site associated with the Modoc War of 1872 and 1873, although it was only in use for about seven weeks. Very briefly, the war came about after members...
View ArticleEasy Caving in the Lava Beds
Lava Beds National Monument . . . Lava Beds National Monument is located on the California-Oregon border south of Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA. The Monument offers two, world-class exploration...
View ArticleUnusual Lava Tube Caves
Lava Beds National monument . . . There are literally hundreds of lava tube caves with nearly 28 miles of underground passages that we could explore at the Lava Beds National Monument. We are NOT...
View ArticleThomas-Wright Battlefield
or The Battle of Sand Butte – Lava Beds National Monument . . . History . . . The Park Service labels this site the Thomas-Wright Battlefield. This, the fourth battle of the Modoc War (after the...
View ArticleBig Painted Cave and Symbol Bridge
Lava Beds National Monument . . . The trail to Big Painted Cave and Symbol Bridge was the backbone of my explorations in this area southeast of Schonchin Butte in the Lava Beds National Monument. The...
View ArticleCaptain Jack’s Stronghold
Lava Beds National Monument . . . Captain Jack, Schonchin John and their band of Modoc Indians were attacked by the U.S. Army and local civilians at their winter village on the Lost River, just north...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Caldwell Butte, Cave and Cabin
In Lava Beds National Monument Background Caldwell Butte, cave and cabin are all named for Charles Jarvis Caldwell, 1856-1906. He had a horse ranch operation out of Bucher Swamp and Canby,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Whitney Butte in the Lava Beds National Monument
Whitney Butte is in Lava Beds National Monument. The monument is located near Tulelake, California, just south of the California-Oregon Border. It is a geologic wonderland of lava flows, caves and...
View Article
