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Kalapana, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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  • By Alan S
    Worth the short drive to see first hand the altered landscape from lava flowing in the ocean. Does feel like you’re walking on the moon 
    Worth the short drive to see first hand the altered landscape from lava flowing in the ocean. Does feel like you’re walking on the moon  more »
  • By dcralle
    Seeing the Volcano is one of the main attractions on the island. It is so interesting to see and learn about the different eruptions. 
    Seeing the Volcano is one of the main attractions on the island. It is so interesting to see and learn about the different eruptions.  more »
  • By Cindy H
    We drove all over exploring the area where the powerful lava flows took over. Some areas you can't drive and then other areas they repaired the road. No matter, seeing the devastation up close is... 
    We drove all over exploring the area where the powerful lava flows took over. Some areas you can't drive and then other areas they repaired the road. No matter, seeing the devastation up close is...  more »
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Kilauea Iki Trailhead ©
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Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku) ©
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Duration: 2 hours
Kīlauea ©
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Side trips from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Volcano Art Center Gallery ©
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Duration: 2 hours
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Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs ©
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Nature in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Duration: 30 minutes
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