Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii · United States
We start with a wonderful lunch of your choice at the Rim Restaurant at the Historic Volcano House overlooking Kilauea's caldera! Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes in the world. The park encompasses the summits of the world's most active volcano. Tour the Park and the entire Chain of Craters Road from Summit to Sea.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Welcome, observant travelers and students of earth sciences, to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Established in nineteen sixteen, this vast preserve stands as one of the crown jewels of the American national park system and is…
Listen in the app2The Sulfur Banks and Steam Vents
Our primary field examination begins just beyond the main visitor center at the highly active Sulfur Banks trail. As we navigate this one point two mile loop, the immense geothermal energy simmering directly beneath the Earth's…
Listen in the app3The Volcano House and Caldera Rim
Following the crater rim drive, we arrive at a location of profound historical and cultural significance, the Volcano House. This is the sole hotel authorized to operate within the stringent boundaries of the national park,…
Listen in the app4Nahuku, The Thurston Lava Tube
We must now shift our focus from the exposed, active caldera to the hidden, subterranean architecture of the volcano. We have arrived at Nahuku, globally recognized as the Thurston Lava Tube. …
Listen in the app5The Devastation Trail and Kilauea Iki
Emerging from the subterranean darkness of the lava tube, our geological curriculum brings us to the Kilauea Iki overlook and the adjacent Devastation Trail. This specific region serves as a monumental testament to the explosive,…
Listen in the app6Chain of Craters Road and Mauna Ulu
We now initiate our descent along the highly celebrated Chain of Craters Road. This expansive, nineteen mile drive is a masterclass in varied volcanic morphology. …
Listen in the app7Pu'uloa Petroglyphs and Holei Sea Arch
We have reached the terminus of the Chain of Craters Road, arriving at the rugged, highly exposed coastal plain. The environment here is dominated by the relentless, erosive power of the Pacific Ocean violently colliding with the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As the sun dips below the horizon and the high altitude chill firmly sets in, our comprehensive expedition concludes back near the caldera rim. For those possessing the fortitude for a long, ten hour day of exploration, this…
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What is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a place in Hawaii · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hawaii · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 19.4112, -155.2784 |
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