The new lava outbreak in a small area on the eastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii is not affecting tourist activity. None of the Hawaiian Islands are impacted by this new activity except for a very limited area in the Puna District of the Big Island. Flights to
Even though you may feel geared up and ready for your day-long excursion through the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcano National Park, there are still some things to be aware of. Showcasing the history and modern remnants of Hawaii’s greatest volcanoes and volcanic activity, the national park was established in 1916
For over the past 30 years, The Big Island has been experiencing the power behind Kilauea Volcano. The lengthy eruption has proven to be a destructive force, leveling sections of the island and destroying a series of buildings. The destructive force has also attracted the attention of some of the
Back during a time when the world was still forming itself, tectonic plates came together and broke apart, causing the creation of volcanoes in the middle of the plate. As magma rose upward, it began to erupt on the bed of the sea, causing what’s known as a “hot spot.”
Volcanoes are a living part of nature, some of them still brewing deep within the Earth and threatening to become active at any moment. The Big Island of Hawaii is home to Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes that, since January of 1983, has been experiencing a lengthy
There are about a dozen different volcanoes that make up the Hawaiian Islands. These towering natural formations range in size and, of course, location, but there’s another attribute that divides them: whether or not they’re active. Being active doesn’t necessarily mean a volcano is or will erupt anytime soon, but
Hualalai The Hawaiian islands are ripe with wondrous features and, believe it or not, some of them are active and dormant volcanoes. The ones you may hear most about are Kilauea and Mauna Kea, but there are at least ten more that you’ll want to know all about before you
Is spending your entire vacation in a hotel room watching time pass you by your idea of fun? Do you like to play it safe and dine only at places you’ve seen on the mainland? Does a trip to the grocer give you anxiety? If any of these things describe
Most of our volcano expeditions include transportation to and from the volcano, but if you’re driving yourself to Volcanoes National Park from Kona, there are several beaches, bakeries and coffee shops you won’t want to miss. Here are some of our favorite pit stops, in order of appearance: Kealakekua Bay
How was Hawaii created? Legend says that the ancient Chief Maui created the Hawaiian Islands by pulling them up from the bottom of the sea with his great fishing hook. By telling his brothers that he had hooked a giant fish, he tricked them into rowing the boat strongly enough
