Aloha Reader!

If you’re heading to the Big Island, one of the coolest (literally and figuratively) places to visit is Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. My family has been coming here for years, and it still gives us goosebumps every time we see steam rising from the crater!

🌋 Want to explore on your own? You can totally drive yourself—no reservation needed! Just pay the entrance fee at the gate or use your National Park Pass. You’ll get access to hiking trails, steam vents, the Kilauea Iki overlook, lava tubes, and so much more. Here’s my full blog post with tips​

🌴 Want someone else to handle the planning? Here are some awesome tours:

🚌 Half-Day Hilo Volcano + Black Sand Beach Tour Perfect if you're staying near Hilo! Includes Volcanoes NP, Nahuku Lava Tube, Punaluʻu Beach, Rainbow Falls + lunch. Book here​

🚁 Volcanoes Helicopter Flight from Hilo Soar over the Kilauea caldera, lava fields, and even waterfalls from the sky. It's unforgettable. Book flight​

🚐 Full-Day Volcano Adventure from Kona/Waikoloa Explore Crater Rim, Chain of Craters Road, ancient petroglyphs, lava tubes, and enjoy lunch! Book here​

🌌 Volcano + Stargazing Night Tour Visit a Kona coffee farm, see the park after dark, and stargaze near Mauna Kea! Book tour​

🥾 Afternoon Guided Hike in Volcanoes NP This 4-mile loop is a beautiful, peaceful way to learn about the landscape, native rainforest, and see the lava glow at sunset! Book hike​

Whether you hike it, drive it, fly over it, or see it glow at night—Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is a must-do for families visiting the Big Island.

Let me know what you think once you’ve gone—I love hearing your favorite moments!

Aloha,

Marcie