Pele's Playground - hiking in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park


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Published: June 7th 2013
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Thirty miles south-west of Hilo, at an altitude of 4000 feet (1200 metres), lies the small village of Volcano. Hidden from the highway and nestled within a beautiful rainforest, the village is one of the quietest, most peaceful settlements I have ever had the privilege of visiting. It also happens to lie on the doorstep of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, just a short walk from the park's ... Read Full Entry



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Doorway to HellDoorway to Hell
Doorway to Hell

The gaping wound beneath Pu'u Pua'i
Cave in the ForestCave in the Forest
Cave in the Forest

Thurston Lava Tube
Going with the FlowGoing with the Flow
Going with the Flow

Trying to follow the hiking trail past Mauna Ulu
Window to the world belowWindow to the world below
Window to the world below

Peaking through the kipuka down into Makaopuhi Crater
Survival against the oddsSurvival against the odds
Survival against the odds

A young ohi'a tree surrounded by lava
Scenic ViewpointScenic Viewpoint
Scenic Viewpoint

View from above Kealakomo Overlook
Smoke SignalsSmoke Signals
Smoke Signals

Heading toward the active lava flow
A fragile coastlineA fragile coastline
A fragile coastline

Lava bench near our turnaround point



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