Lava Beds National Monument at the Tulelake Butte Valley Fair Grounds

Tulelake, CA— Our very own City Clerk; Joe Cordonier has had a second job as a tour guide for the Lava Beds National Monument. Where according to Joe Cordonier, “it is a pure joy to work with educated people that are dedicated to their jobs.” Joe Cordonier is spending his time at the fair at the Lava Beds National Monument booth. Along with other Lava Beds National Monument Forest workers and tour guides explaining about the Lava Beds National Monument and what it has to offer.

“The Lava Beds National Monument was established on November 21, 1925 to preserve the unique geological, natural, and historic features of the local landscape. Known as “The Land of Burnt-Out Fires”, the monument occupies over 46,000 acres on the northeast corner of Medicine Lake volcano. The landscape offers outstanding volcanic terrain, and more than 450 lava tube caves, the greatest concentration in North America.”

On display at the Lava Beds National Monument booth are replicas of Lava Tubes and other exhibits for children to get first hand knowledge of what exist out at the Lava Beds National Monument.

Jimi Yamaichi has built a miniature-constructed replica of a guard tower, which Jimi Yamaichi has donated. Jimi Yamaichi was interned at the Tule Lake segregation Center from 1943-1946. Jimi Yamaichi was one of the main carpenters at the center. He also constructed the concrete Jail that is still standing along Highway 139.

So while you are out and about at the 60th anniversary of the Tulelake Butte Valley Fair be sure and stop by Lava Beds National Monument booth and bring the kids to experience the displays at the Lava Beds National Monument booth. You won’t be disappointed in all the information about the Lava Beds National Monument.

James Garland of TNT
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