Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Off The Beaten Path

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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Devastation Trail & Overlook

Devastation Trail & Overlook, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

 4 Reviews  We stopped at the Pu’u Pua’i Overlook & Devastation Trail. There was a picnic table here under shade so we decided to eat our packed lunches. The weather was perfect for a picnic and it turned out to... 

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Halema'uma'u Overlook

Halema'uma'u Overlook, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

 3 Reviews  Halema'uma'u changed greatly during the 20th century. In 1924 it was only 1,500 feet in diameter but was filled by a lake of molten lava that bubbled and boiled 2,100 degrees in Fahrenheit. There is... 

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Kipuka

Kipuka, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

 1 Review  Something that a lot of people look at, but do not really see, are the untouched lengths of land that were cut off from their normal environment when lava flowed all around them. When lava flows move... 

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Black Sand Beach

Black Sand Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Local Flowers

Local Flowers, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Petroglyphs

Petroglyphs, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

 DEBBBEDB Says:  I saw the drawings of petroglyphs mounted on the walls of the movie theatre in the Visitor's Center and found them interesting so I decided I wanted to see them... 

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View the lava at night

View the lava at night, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

 BlueCollar Says:  During our visit in Sept. 2002, we went to the end of Chain of Craters Road in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park before dawn on two consecutive mornings. The lava... 

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Trails

Trails, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

 kyoub Says:  Hilina Pali Road leads to Kipuka Nene campground, sweeping vistas of the coast, and several backcountry trails.All overnight backcountry hikers must register at... 

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Feel the heat of Pele's gift of new land

Feel the heat of Pele's gift of new land, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

 BlueCollar Says:  When was the last time you walked on earth that was only minutes old? Very few visitors who go to the Big Island go out to see and touch the molten rock flowing... 

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Stinky Sulfur pits!

Stinky Sulfur pits!, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

 TropicGirl77 Says:  There is nothing "off the beaten" path, and most of the accessible area is well trodden. Stop along your drive to the volcano site to marvel at the sulfur pits... 

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Madame Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcano

Madame Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

 KiNyA Says:  According to Hawaiian legend, Pele's first home was Kauai, the oldest island in the chain, but the goddess of the sea chased Pele from iland until she finally... 

Top 3 Hotels in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcano House Hotel

 5 Reviews and 150 Opinions  When we were here, this hotel was closed for remodeling. It might have needed it - my sister visited... 

 Hotels in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Kilauea Volcano Military Camp

 1 Review and 63 Opinions  The park ranger told us about this place and we passed it also on the ship's tour. I did not know... 

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 According to Hawaiian legend, Pele's first home was Kauai, the oldest island in the chain, but the goddess of the sea chased Pele from iland until she finally... 

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Q:  Hiya, me and a friend are going to Hawaii in a fortnight, and were going to spend most of our time on the big island. My job is... 

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A: First: rent a car. The park is big, and you definitely need a vehicle. Otherwise you are stuck with tour buses--no fun, and you won't be able to spend more time at... 

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HAWAIIAN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, FIRE IN THE HOLE

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 This Park is a grand example of processes involved in the Earth's origin and how those processes continue to work today. Far from sleeping, the building up of the big island continues, lava flows,... 

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Hawaii Volcanos National Park

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  Hawaii Volcanos National Park is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is a 45 minute drive there from Hilo and around 2 1/2 hrs from Kona. The park is open 24 hrs a day, seven days a week. The...... 

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Home to the active Kilaue Volcano

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 Hawaii Volcanoes NP is home to the active Kilaue Volcano. The lush greenery of tree ferns and other tropical plants, lava tubes, cinder cones, odd mineral formations, steam vents and the vast barren... 

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Not just Volcanoes!

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 I always get that certain excitement when planning my trip to Kilauea. I still can't understand why I wasn't this enthused when it began errupting during my teen and young adult years! I suggest you... 

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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 On my first full day, I decided to make the journey to Volcanoes National Park. I was amazed by the varied landscapes and stark cliffs and craters. I'm very glad I made the trip. 

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