Reason #1: Your family is going to Hawaii. Reason #2: You are going to see actual volcanoes. Face it, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a phenomenal destination, and one the family will remember for a lifetime.
Located on the “Big Island” of Hawaii, this national park houses two of the world’s most active volcanoes – Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Be prepared to witness stunning volcanic features such as fumaroles, cinder cones, calderas, and lava tubes. In fact, you can actually walk right through the tunnel known as the Thurston Lava Tube. There are over 120 miles of trails available for hiking, ranging from easy to very challenging, and two scenic drives in case your little ones are too young for the hikes.
Take the family on a short one-mile trail at Kipuka Puaulu which showcases more recent lava flow, as well as one of the richest concentrations of native plans and birdlife. Stay in the coastal region known as Chain of Craters if you want to see a lot in a short amount of time. And to show the kids just how the planet can recover from destruction, check out Devastation Trail – a walk though the remains of a forest destroyed during an eruption in 1959.
Tip: Check out the sites at night for an unbelievable view!
