From hiking to spelunking to sightseeing and so much more, there’s no shortage of exciting activities in the Volcanoes region of Hawaii’s Big Island. Sightseeing and scenic hiking are the primary attractions to Volcanoes, but the surrounding communities of artists, painters and artisans guarantee a memorable experience too.
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Experience the Big Island’s volcanic activity, a miracle of nature that isn’t found elsewhere on planet Earth. Hawaii provides incredible access to see the red glow of molten lava.
The Thomas A. Jaggar Museum is permanently closed due to damage from the 2018 Kilauea Eruption. It will be deconstructed starting in 2024. Read about the museum’s history here.
No visit to the Big Island is complete without heading out to see molten lava. There are many ways to see the flows but a Lava Boat tour is a real treat.
Boasting the only Hawaii golf course to be located on an active volcano, Volcano Golf and Country Club is a local favorite for a reason.
Thurston Lava Tube, dating back 350-500 years is an exemplar example of the many lava caves on the Big Island formed by continual volcanic activity.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers one of the most unique camping experiences anywhere, with nearby volcanic activity and crystal clear night skies.
Every Sunday morning the community of Volcano Village congregates at the Cooper Center for the Volcano Farmers Market where local farmers, crafters and bakers come to sell goods.
Easily accessible and with plenty of scenic lookouts, you’ll want to check out these amazing hiking and walking trails in Volcanoes National Park.
In the Nanawale Forest Reserve is an incredible spectacle of Kilauea lava encrusted trees, along a short looped path.
A welcoming local art center near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano Art Center prides itself on displaying the finest artwork as well as educating future artists in a historic setting.
Hawaii’s unique environment and climate make it an ideal location for many types of scientific research, including the recent NASA Mars Experiment.
There are many incredible cultural and geographic landmarks you should consider visiting in and near Volcanoes National Park.
An ancient Hawaiian deity, Pele is the Fire Goddess of Hawaii, ruler of fire, lightning, volcanoes, wind, and creator of all the Hawaiian Islands.
For more than two decades, Michael and Misato Mortara have sponsored and promoted incredible Big Island artwork in their beautiful 2400 Fahrenheit gallery in Volcano.
