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The road comes to an abrupt end at a lava flow that destroyed much of Kalapana village in 1989. This church, they managed to get out of the way of the lava and transport it to a safer ground.
Updated Jul 21, 2003
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This was one of the roads which had been closed off by flowing lava. It was completely blocked off. There were caution signs up for the fumes that were still being emitted.
Updated Jul 21, 2003
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As we drove around the coastline, this was the amazing view we saw of the lava pouring into the sea from the underground tubes. The island is slowly growing in size because of it.
Updated Jul 21, 2003
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You cannot be in any of the Hawaiian Islands without at some point, experiencing one of the magnificent sunsets. It doesn't get much better than this.
Updated Jul 21, 2003
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The Pololu Valley Lookout is found at the end of Hwy 270. There is an excellent view of the rugged Kohala Mountains and along the coastline... Better in nicer weather of course.
Updated Jul 21, 2003
Address: North Kohala
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Kamoamoa Camp Grounds area, this section of the road was wiped out by the January 1990 lava flows. In November 1992 new vents caused further lava flows to close another mile of this road.
Updated Jul 21, 2003
Address: The Big Island - Hawaii
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I can't begin to tell you the actual dimensions of this area with the caldera, and the opening of the caldera itself. Suffice it to say, it is so much larger than it looks in this picture.
Written Jul 3, 2003
Address: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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A view of the setting sun looking west from the slopes of Mauna Kea..
I was only on the big island for a few days, but the sun sets here really set the sky on fire...
Updated Jun 22, 2003
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From the Volcano House/Park Headquarter area, the Chain of Craters road takes you eventually down to the sea where you can observe lava flowing, slowly building the Big Island bigger.
Updated May 20, 2003
Address: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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This is one of the star attractions of the Big Island... Craters, old lava flows and one of the most active volcanos in the world...
Written May 5, 2003
Royal Kona Resort Kailua-Kona
5 Reviews and 1175 Opinions The hotel room I had, had a balcony. When I looked to the right, I had a view to the ocean.
Arnott's Lodge Hilo
4 Reviews and 140 Opinions We stayed at Arnott's Lodge since there really isn't much in the way of lodging in Hilo, but we were...
Volcano House Hotel Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
5 Reviews and 12 Opinions When we were here, this hotel was closed for remodeling. It might have needed it - my sister visited...
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