Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Big Island of Hawaii
20 images Created 28 Feb 2010
The centerpieces of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are two of the world's most active volcanoes -- Mauna Loa the most massive at 13,677 feet to sea level and Kilauea, one of the world's most active. Current eruptive sites include Kilauea and its Halemaumau (Halema'uma'u) caldera and a more active vent called Puu Oo (Pu'u 'O'o).
The Park protects a wide diversity of endemic species including the Nene (Hawaiian Goose) and other birds and plants in climates that range from tropical rain forests to desert.
Popular activities with park visitors include driving the Chain of Craters Road, exploring Thurston (Nahuku) lava tube, viewing the Pu'u Pua'i cinder cone, the Pu'u Loa petroglyphs, steam vents, steaming bluff and sulphur banks. Popular hikes include Kilauea Iki and Devastation Trails. Viewing lava as it enters the ocean can sometimes be seen outside the park near the former town of Kalapana.
Camping is available at Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki campgrounds.
The Park protects a wide diversity of endemic species including the Nene (Hawaiian Goose) and other birds and plants in climates that range from tropical rain forests to desert.
Popular activities with park visitors include driving the Chain of Craters Road, exploring Thurston (Nahuku) lava tube, viewing the Pu'u Pua'i cinder cone, the Pu'u Loa petroglyphs, steam vents, steaming bluff and sulphur banks. Popular hikes include Kilauea Iki and Devastation Trails. Viewing lava as it enters the ocean can sometimes be seen outside the park near the former town of Kalapana.
Camping is available at Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki campgrounds.
