Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

One of the most important attractions on the Big Island is the Hawaii Volcanoes The park encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world’s most massive shield volcano. As the home to the Goddess Pele, the site has a lot of historic significance to the Hawaiian people and the region has been settled for at least 700 years. Get to know the volcano with a visit to the Kilauea Visitor Center, where a viewing platform allows for spectacular pictures of a large crater. With some luck, you’ll witness the primal power of molten earth boiling into the sea. Hike or drive along Crater Rim Road for otherworldly views, and then explore the heart of the Thurston Lava Tube.