Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

"Hawaii is a U.S. state located in the Pacific Ocean, known for its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and active volcanoes. It's a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers."

"Take the road heading northwest on O‘ahu all the way to its end, and you’ll come to the wild and remote Ka‘ena Point. The hot and unshaded 2.5-mile trail (Ka‘ena means “the heat”) along an old railroad bed follows the shoreline and rewards you with tidepools, sea arches, and stunning coastal views. The nature reserve is home to one of the largest seabird colonies in the Hawaiian Islands, including native birds like the ‘ua ‘u kani (wedge-tailed shearwater), the ‘iwa (great frigatebird), and the pueo (short-eared owl). Keep a lookout for monk seals sunning themselves on the shore; in the winter, you’re likely to glimpse whales spouting in the distance." - Martha Cheng

"Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park The ire of Mount Kilauea reforges the world before visitors' eyes. Nicknamed "the World's Only Drive-In Volcano," it’s produced serious lava every day since 1983 with no signs of stopping. Pele—the fire goddess who lives here, according to Hawaiian lore—is on a roll. Occasionally the lava flows spill into the sea, releasing stunning plumes of steam. Don't miss the petroglyphs, lava tube, lush rain forest, and more than 150 miles of trail, including the four-mile Kilauea Iki loop. The drive here from Kona or Kohala can take two and a half hours, a bit of a long day, so consider reserving accommodations in the town of Volcano. You'll have plenty of time to explore this otherworldly landscape, and even see the lava glowing in the dark!"

"Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park The ire of Mount Kilauea reforges the world before visitors' eyes. Nicknamed "the World's Only Drive-In Volcano," it’s produced serious lava every day since 1983 with no signs of stopping. Pele—the fire goddess who lives here, according to Hawaiian lore—is on a roll. Occasionally the lava flows spill into the sea, releasing stunning plumes of steam. Don't miss the petroglyphs, lava tube, lush rain forest, and more than 150 miles of trail, including the four-mile Kilauea Iki loop. The drive here from Kona or Kohala can take two and a half hours, a bit of a long day, so consider reserving accommodations in the town of Volcano. You'll have plenty of time to explore this otherworldly landscape, and even see the lava glowing in the dark!"

If You Only Have Three Days on the Big Island

"Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park The ire of Mount Kilauea reforges the world before visitors' eyes. Nicknamed "the World's Only Drive-In Volcano," it’s produced serious lava every day since 1983 with no signs of stopping. Pele—the fire goddess who lives here, according to Hawaiian lore—is on a roll. Occasionally the lava flows spill into the sea, releasing stunning plumes of steam. Don't miss the petroglyphs, lava tube, lush rain forest, and more than 150 miles of trail, including the four-mile Kilauea Iki loop. The drive here from Kona or Kohala can take two and a half hours, a bit of a long day, so consider reserving accommodations in the town of Volcano. You'll have plenty of time to explore this otherworldly landscape, and even see the lava glowing in the dark!"