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down through fern forests into the fuming
Kilauea Iki Crater, and then across the
crater floor, where a 1959 eruption blasted
lava up to 1900 feet high.

THURSTON (NAHAKU) LAVA TUBE
Short hike through a lava tube in the
middle of a cool fern forest. The lava tube
is approximately 550 years old, and about
400 feet long. It was discovered in 1913,
and at the time was full of volcanic
stalactites, which have since been stolen.

EARTHQUAKE TRAIL In 1983 this
section of Crater Rim Drive collapsed
during a 6.6-magnitude earthquake. The
drive was rerouted, and what is left of this
section of Crater Rim Drive is now a
walking trail.

VOLCANO VILLAGE Near the park
entry is an artists' colony with good food,
a gas station and several nice bed-and-
breakfast cottages..

HALEMAUMAU TRAIL Moderate 3.5-
mile hike (one-way) from the Visitor
Center, 500 feet down into the Kilauea
Crater, and across to the other-worldly
Halemaumau Overlook. The Overlook is
more easily approached from the parking
turnout on Crater Rim Drive.
VOLCANO HOUSE HOTEL Situated
right on the edge of Kilauea Crater, this
has been THE place to stay for Kilauea
visitors since 1846. This is the best
location for accessing the wonders of
Volcanoes National Park. The lobby
fireplace has been burning since 1880.
Call (808) 967-7321