Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Pros: A lot to see and do for everyone even if the lava is not flowing.
Cons: The lava may not be flowing.

The Big Island of Hawaii was our third stop in our 3-week vacation to this state. We visited Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on our second day here.

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Pros: Unique viewing experience.
Cons: You should be in GOOD SHAPE!

On a trip to the island of Hawaii, “the Big Island,” this was an excursion my husband really wanted to take. I was just recovering from a knee injury, and wasn’t sure just how capable I would be to make this 7 mile round trip trek through a ...

Pros: somewhat mystifying markings near scenic Hawaiian coastlines
Cons: What cons? Has there been a prison break?

Containing the only active volcano (Pu'u O'o) in the United States, Volcanoes National Park is the number-one attraction on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Lava flowing is not generally visible, often flowing through underground tubes. (A former lava tube, ...

Pros: Active volcanoes, Accessible, So much to see, Scenic drives, Lava flows, Craters
Cons: So much to see, which really isn't a con!

If you are visiting the big island of Hawaii, you have to take the time to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The park is home to two of the world’s most active volcanoes and a host of interesting and unique volcanic features available for ...

Pros: A must see! You are traveling on a LIVE volcano!
Cons: The weather was cold. Didn't see any LAVA!!

Before I start I have to admit that jo.com's review of this park (you should find it on the list) is right on. I actually read her review before going off to Hawaii, so there isn't much more that I can add. I will just tell you about my experience at...

Pros: Well worth seeing!
Cons: Make sure you take enough time!

Hawaii, one of the rare places where you can you see a volcano in a national park!!! We took the helicopter ride over the ‘ring of fire’ and then went on down tothe “local” park to get another look!! Anywhere else in the world where there is a volcano,...

Pros: Indescribably spectacular
Cons: Indescribably dangerous

OK, let's start by visualizing a typical National Park summertime scene. Old Faithful, say, or Yosemite Valley, or the Grand Canyon South Rim. Call back your memories of that faintly bovine mass of tourists -- that colorful mélange of grunting,...

Pros: inexpensive, plenty of stuff for all day, very active day, unique
Cons: cold sometimes, rainy sometimes,

If you make it to the Big Island and don't want to hike or fly out to the lava flow but still want to explore the volcano, head to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. There is much more to do than just look at the new lava in this large park.

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Pros: Great Variety
Cons: Limited Lodging

If you like hiking. If you like geology. If you like natural beauty. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is for you. The park encompasses most of the Kilauea volcano and a large area on the Mauna Loa Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. There are many...

Pros: Unlike anywhere I've ever been.
Cons: Cold, rainy, windy weather that day.

My trip to the Big Island of Hawaii was a one day trip. We went to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for the day. It was quite an interesting experience.

All of the materials I read on-line said to be prepared for hot, sunny weather, but that...

Pros: Fairly far from the beaten track, lots of craters with smoke coming out of them. Thinking about sudden lava flows puts the fear of God into ya ;)
Cons: Timing your trip so that you're there during an eruption is pretty difficult

Actually, we were at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 7 years ago (I was 14 back then, hah!), so I don't think I'm quite as qualified to review it as somebody else who's been there, but since nobody else reviewed it, and my memory is fairly well, and I...

Pros: informative, great view of the caldera
Cons: cramped, out of date displays, not enough video

If you visit the magnificent Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stop at the Jaggar Museum – but only for an hour or so. The main attractions of the park are outdoors, and the museum is not as good as the magnificent setting: the museum is small, cramped,...

Pros: Earth in action, hiking, mix of accessible attractions and places off-the-beaten-path
Cons: Long walk to lava

If you absolutely must see flowing lava at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you may be disappointed.

But that would be about the only way this park could disappoint. There are many craters, cinder cones, and vents to see, and acres and acres...

Pros: wonderful, unique National Park
Cons: don't make the Jaggar Museum a priority

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of the most magnificent, unique, memorable National Parks I have ever seen. If you visit the Big Island of Hawaii, the HVNP should be on your short list of things to do. Plan to spend at *least* a day here --...

Pros: Something different on Hawaii, spectacular scenery, great hiking
Cons: No night life

On my recent trip to Hawaii, one of the first places I visited was Volcano's National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. This was really a spectacular experience, with a completely unique perspective on life.

The Volcano's National Park sits...