Craters of the Moon opens 7-Mile Loop as spring hits Southern Idaho

Craters of the Moon opens 7-Mile Loop as spring hits Southern Idaho

The snow is melting, and with warmer weather arriving, much of Idaho's backcountry is waking up with spring. Near Arco, the main loop through one of Idaho's most unique and otherworldly landscapes is now open."It was created in 1924 to protect these volcanic geological resources that we have down here on the Snake River Plain," said Michael Irving, a representative of Craters of the Moon National Monument.RELATED: Exploring the lava tubes at Cra…