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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Big Island, Hawaii

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
You have the unique opportunity to watch one of nature's most powerful, beautiful processes as the earth unfurls to release its magma from the volcanoes. As one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, Kīlauea volcano is consistently one of Big Island's biggest attractions. Its reputation precedes it as a sacred place for Native Hawaiians as well. Marvel at the active Mauna Loa, learn about volcanology at the Jaggar Museum, take a selfie at the viewpoint overlooking the Halema'uma'u Crater. The long, underground cave formed by ancient flowing lava called the Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku) is another must-see.

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  • addressKīlauea Visitor Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii
  • phone+1 808 985 6000
  • websiteVisit website
  • facebookwww.facebook.com/hawaiivolcanoesnps/

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