National Park · Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Two active volcanoes & living lava landscapes
StateHawaii
Best seasonYear-round
Don’t missKilauea caldera, especially at night
TerrainActive volcanoes & lava fields
On the Big Island, this park puts you face to face with active volcanism — Kilauea’s caldera, lava tubes, steam vents, and landscapes still being created. Year-round; activity (and any glow) changes with the eruptions.
What to see
- Kilauea Overlook / Crater Rim
- Thurston Lava Tube
- Chain of Craters Road
- Kilauea Iki Trail
- Steam vents & sulphur banks
Plan around it
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.