| Volcanoes provide an endless source of fascination, and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the perfect place to indulge your curiosity. The park encompasses diverse environments that range from sea level to the summit of the earth's most massive volcano, Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. And Kilauea is the world's most active volcano whose current eruption has been going on since 1983. Over half of the park is designated wilderness and provides unusual hiking and camping opportunities. The best way to view the lava flow on land is to drive to the new lava viewing area at the end of Highway 130. This is outside the HVNP and will take approximately one hour for the drive from the park to the parking area. Because there is a two-mile hike over rugged lava, be sure to wear sturdy and comfortable shoes. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is 30 miles southwest of Hilo and 96 miles southeast of Kona and is open year-round, 24 hours a day. |
