Mojave National Preserve 2003

Group shot at tube. From left to right: MtFlyer, Tone, TrailBunny, Redondo Scot, MrHarm, James, JJ, K Hiker, Sandiegohiker

Preparing for the group shot, it seems that Scot is listening to my backpack.

A seemingly ageless feature, a cinder cone cuts the landscape.

Lava tube skylight.

The skylight is deceptive—it seems like only a few feet to the bottom. Turns out to be twenty-five to thirty feet. JJ takes a closer look.

Dave at tube entrance. A steel ladder of sorts makes entering the tube easy.