Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Spectacular Active Volcanoes

Description

With steaming volcanic craters, rainforest lava tubes, stunning views, and live lava flows creating new sections of the park every day, it is no wonder that Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is visited by over two million people every year. The park offers the opportunity to explore two active volcanoes, Kilauea Volcano and Mauna Loa. Kilauea's dramatic black hulk almost feels alive due to the constant volcanic activity, while Mauna Loa, at 13,000 feet, is the largest volcano on the planet. Hiking trails criss-cross the entire 217,000 acre park, and the main attractions can also be seen by car. Rangers often create makeshift trails out towards active lava flows in the coastal plains area of the park, where rivers of lava meet the ocean in a spectacular show of fire and steam. Two facilities in the park, the Jagger Museum and the Kilauea Visitor Center, have excellent information on the unique geology of this strange and beautiful place.