Virtual Reality tour of the Valley of Fires Recreation Area. The lava beds were formed about 1500 years ago when near by Little Black Peak erupted. The flow is six miles wide, over 160 feet thick at the center and 44 miles long. The lava beds are off U.S. Highway 380 near Carrizozo.
To look around, click on the photo and drag the mouse in the direction you would like to go. The shift and control keys will zoom in and out on the photo, respectively. You need QuickTime VR Player to view this page. If you do not have the player click here to download.