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Kalapana, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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  • 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...  more »
  • By Mike H
    We went down to Kalapana to see were the lava had flowed. It is amazing that some houses were spared and other house have been rebuilt on the lava flow that took their other home. The road is gravel.....  more »
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Popular things to do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Kilauea Iki Trailhead ©
Hiking Trail
Kilauea Iki Trailhead
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku) ©
Geologic Formation
Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku)
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Kīlauea ©
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4.5
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3.8
Duration: 1 hour

Hidden gems in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcano Art Center Gallery ©
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Volcano Art Center Gallery
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Hiking Trail
Kipuka Puaulu (Bird Park) Trail
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Sulphur Banks ©
Hiking Trail
Sulphur Banks
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Nature & Wildlife Tours
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Side trips from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Papakōlea Green Sand Beach ©
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Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
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4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Scenic Drive
Chain of Craters Rd
Island of Hawaii
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Scenic Drive
Crater Rim Drive
Island of Hawaii
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Nearby attractions in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs ©
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Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Keanakakoi Crater Overlook ©
Outdoor Activity
Keanakakoi Crater Overlook
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Trails in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Pu'u Huluhulu trail
Hiking Trail
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4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Napau-Makaopuhi Crater Trail
4.2
Duration: 2 hours

Nature in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Holei Sea Arch ©
Geologic Formation
Holei Sea Arch
4.6
Duration: 30 minutes

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