Monday, Labor Day, we headed out early for Volcano National Park. We were dressed for the 'upper' portion of the park, where it was about 70° because the elevation is 3,000-5,000 feet above sea level. And it's usually pretty cloudy, from what it sounds like.
The Halema‘uma‘u Crater at the center of the park. This is pretty much as close as you can get to it. This and Pu'u O o are the two active lava sites.
This is pretty much the scene all around the crater. It's kind of arid desert, I guess.
Steam vents (to get a facial)
Lots of steam vents
On the left is a lava flow. On the right is where the lava didn't flow. They call the path Devastation trail, for good reason.
A map of the 5 volcanoes on Hawai'i
This is the view from the top of the 'cliff' down to the ocean. It's a fast 3,500 feet down!
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