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For the more adventurous, a hike into the field is recommended because you can see more things. And if you hike in far enough (a couple miles at least), you can see hot lava next to you. The lava flow is constantly expanding. In 2005, the park gained 44 acred due to lava flow.
For less fit and adventurous, go to end of the road after sunset. You can see lava flow from a distance. It's still pretty spectacular.
Chain of Craters Road gets busy. Cars parallel park along the road. Try to be there around 4 pm or 6 pm so you can get a good parking spot and position yourself for best lava viewing. Directions: If you choose to hike, bring at least two quarts of water. Wear sturdy shoes (hiking boots or sneakers) and layered clothing.Website: http://www.nps.gov/havo/
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The lava flow adds significant realestate to the island of Hawaii every year. As a result, it moves from place to place, and so when one drives closer to the current flow, expect the road to be absent. Wear rugged shoes, take some water, and expect to hike a ways from the parking area. Parking will be very dense and haphazard off both sides of the road, so expect to walk a distance past parked cars just to get to the make shift ranger station where some questions can be answered. The park gives all sorts of hazard warnings, trying to reduce the crowd of old and young that may not be capable of the trip. We arrived relatively late in the day, so we took our headlight flashlights to guarantee visibility on the way back. The path across the existing cooled lava flow is indeed a hazardous one, since the fresh lava will cut hands and knee like broken glass. Navigating the trail is not hard because of the regular flow of lava watchers going in either direction. As one hikes along, the first evidence of the lava flow may be dim lights from the fires further up the gorge. The lava flow itself is cool at the surface, with molten lava just feet below. As one gets to the center of the flow, various molten lava appears in patches at the surface. I recall being required to view the glowing molten flow steaming at the sea from a vantage point quite a ways away. It's very hard to describe this experience, but dusk and evening are good times to watch the flow. Watch your footing though! Leave a Comment
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The Kilauea Caldera makes for an excellent day hike, but for those with little time, the park service has established turn-outs with very short walks to a safely controlled viewpoint. Old folks, children, wheelchairs, etc., can all appreciate the beauty of the nominally active volcano. To fully appreciate the steam vents from afar, binoculars are very useful though, so don't leave those behind. The turn-outs are well marked by signs and parking is controlled, even if congested at times. Leave a Comment Directions: Along the Caldera rim road.
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 Kilauea Caldera by derats
The best place to start the tour is at the Kilauea Visitor Center. Films shown throughout the day provide an introduction to the park and volcanology. Ask at the information desk about ranger-guided walks, hikes and other programs.
Located nearby is the Volcano Art Center, housed in the historic original Volcano House built in 1877. It hosted many 19th centur visitors to Kilauea and is now a gallery for local artists and craftsmen.
HALEMAUMAU LOOKOUT
A walk out to the overlook of Halemaumau Crater convinces even the strongest skeptics that Kilauea is an active volcano. The gases released at the crater make an immediate impression on one's sense of smell and taste. The high amounts of sulfur dioxide (SO2) are hazardous to young children, pregnant women, and the elderly and these people should avoid the area.
THURSTON LAVA TUBE
Is located in a forest of tree ferns that feels a bit like Jurassic Park. You can walk about 500 feet into the cave-like tunnel, which was formed when the outer lava cooled and the inside lava drained away.
KILAUEA LKI LOOKOUT
The overlook of Kilauea Iki pit crater is one of the most spectacular views in the park. Kilauea Iki is in the foreground. Puu Puai cinder cone is on the opposite rim of the crater. Byron's Ledge is a horst between Kilauea Iki pit crater and Kilauea caldera. A keen eye can find Halemaumau. snow-capped Mauna Loa forms the skyline. Leave a Comment Address: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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On the top of Kilauea is the Halema'uma'u Crater, the best view of which is at the Halema'uma'u Overlook, about halfway around the Crater Rim Road from the Park entrance. An additional depression in the Kilauea Caldera, the crater creates something of a lunar landscape with its most recent floor formed in 1974. Note that occasionally gases are released from the crater, making this area not appropriate for asthma sufferers and those with respiratory problems. The crater is closed when Kilauea is erupting. :)
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 Mauna Ulu by saramsAddress: Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkPhone: +1 (808) 985-6000Directions: On Chain of Craters Road, about 10 miles from the Crater Rim Road turnoff. The viewpoint is well signposted on the right.Website: http://www.nps.gov/havo/
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The Chain of Craters road goes 24 miles downhill toward the sea.
You will pass several craters and then drive about 5 miles along the coast.
There you will have to find a place to park and start walking.
Most everything that was once in this area is now covered in lava.
There are some nice views of the sea from here. Leave a Comment
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 vital signs by kyoubLeave a Comment
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A must see is the Thurston Lava Tubes. You must park your car and get out and walk to see this. Take your bins with you also because there are many birds around this rain forest area.
The inside of the tube is well lighted. Leave a Comment
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