Hawaii is home to some of the most active and amazing volcanoes on Earth. Hawaii was formed from volcanoes millions of years ago. Today there are three active volcanoes in Hawaii. Two are located on the main island, also known as “The Island of Adventure”, in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. They are Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The third is still erupting under water and is expected to surface in 250,000 years and create a ninth island to the Hawaii chain.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world today. It is located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is Hawaii’s #1 visitor attraction. There are endless things to do while visiting the park and exploring the many attractions it has to offer. Guests can take it all in during a days excursion or spread their visit out and either camp on one of the two free camping grounds or stay in one of the quaint cabins located in the park.
About the Kilauea Visitors Center
The Kilauea Visitors Center is open daily from 7:45 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Another good starting point when visiting this national treasure is to learn more about the volcanoes located in the park by stopping by the Jaggar Museum which is open daily from 8:30 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
There are several areas within the park grounds that should not be missed. Crater Rim Drive leads visitors around the volcano of Kilauea and allows them see all of the parks main points of interest. Located off of Crater Rim Drive is the Chain of Craters Road. This road ends and visitors can get out of their cars and take a short hike over the hardened lava to view the magnificence of bright liquid lava flowing into the Pacific Ocean.Another area not to be missed is the Thurston Lava Tube. This is a 500 year old lava cave that visitors can walk through and view the rain forest on the other side.
Helicopter Tours
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience travelers can take a helicopter ride around the Big Island. Explorers can view, not only, the majesty of the volcanoes, but also get a bird’s eye view of the many hidden waterfalls and the bountiful rain forest that makes Hawaii one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
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