Parque nacional de los Volcanes de Hawái (Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park)
El Parque Nacional de los Volcanes de Hawái (en inglés Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park) establecido en 1916 en la isla de Hawái, muestra el resultado de cientos de miles de años de actividad volcánica, migración y evolución-Procesos que arrojan tierra virgen desde el mar y lo visten con un ecosistema único y complejo, además de una cultura humana diferente. El parque está circundado por diversos entornos que van desde el nivel del mar hasta la cima del volcán más grande de la tierra, el Mauna Loa de 4170 metros de altura. Kīlauea, uno de los volcanes más activos del mundo, ofrece a los científicos una perspectiva sobre el nacimiento de las Islas Hawaianas y a los visitantes, vistas de los dramáticos paisajes volcánicos. El parque incluye 1348 km² (505 mi²) de tierra.
Más de la mitad del parque está designado a la tierra salvaje y provee oportunidades de inusuales caminatas y acampadas (camping). En reconocimiento de su importante valor natural, el parque nacional de los Volcanes de Hawái ha sido declarado como Reserva de la Biosfera y Patrimonio de la Humanidad.
La actividad volcánica generada en el parque nacional de los Volcanes de Hawái ayudó a crear Kalapana (ahora cubierto de lava por erupciones recientes) y otras playas de arena oscura.
Se dice que , si cualquier roca o arena negra es recogida del parque nacional de los Volcanes de Hawái (o de cualquier lugar en Hawái) la persona que la recogió será maldita por la diosa del volcán de Hawái Pele hasta que sea devuelta. Mientras supuestamente se trata de una antigua creencia hawaiana los historiadores tienen registro de ella solo a partir de la mitad del siglo XX, y mucha gente cree que fue inventada por los guardianes del parque para kremita que los visitantes no se llevaran piedras. De todo modos, el vestíbulo del Campo Militar Kīlauea (actualmente un área vacacional para personal militar) tiene un gabinete que muestra rocas devueltas por personas en la tentativa de compensar la mala suerte que cayó sobre ellos, y cartas describiendo sus aprietos.
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Vista panorámica de 360º de un campo de lava en Hawái
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Comments
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This National Park is an absolute must visit for every trip to the Big Island. It is amazing to see the different landscapes that have been created by the volcanoes, whether you hike or only drive. It was incredible to see how nature finds a way to survive and even thrive in the lava flows. The chain of craters drive from the rim down to the coast is fantastic and offers so much to see and learn about the different lava flows and eruptions. We listened to the gypsy app while driving and it was very educational.
a week ago -
Great experience. You drive through in your car to the different sites. The price to visit is on the higher end but worth it. It is amazing to see the volcano. The site where you see the vapor rise from the fires beneath is very amazing to see and feel. There are many trails were you can walk and see nature. Wonderful day trip if you are vacationing on Hawai’i. We had a great time.
a week ago -
The walk to Thurston is short and easy, but be sure to arrive early! Parking is minimal, but the walk through the tunnel is very short. So if you hang a bit in your car, you’ll find people coming back quickly, opening up parking. The timeless is lit and damp, take actual shoes. Flip flops would be a bit sketch. We actually looped back around and walked the tunnel a 2nd time. But def worth checking out!!
6 days ago -
Magnificent! My husband and I spent 2 days here: On Day 1 we hiked the Crater Rim Trail, went to the lava tube, and walked in the old crater. On Day 2 we tried to see sunrise at the highest lookout but didn’t make it due to cloudy weather. But later we did the Steam Vents Trail and Sulfur Bank which were interesting and educational. The gallery near Visitor Center is also pretty nice.
2 days ago -
Kilauea Iki hike was not too bad. Well maintained trail. Did it with my 1 yr old in an Ergo carrier. Cool view of the crater from the road up top and from within. Better than the view of the main Kilauea crater (no volcanic activity when I went in Aug 2021).
a week ago -
I highly recommend visiting this national park! I loved walking down to the crater and through the lava tube. I think this is a family friendly moderate hike. I would suggest packing water in a reusable container, wearing hiking shoes and layers. There are uneven stairs to ascend/descend as well as uneven terrain. The hike to/from the crater took approximately 2 hrs with stops for pics whereas the lava tube took 15 minutes. Parking is busy so get there early! Oh and remember to LEAVE NO TRACE, TAKE ONLY PICTURES. ❤️ Mahalo ❤️
6 days ago -
It's like visiting another world. Set aside 3 or more hours for chain of craters road so you can do multiple stops and side trails. There are easy trails and harder ones. Hiking down to the caldera is unforgettable, but the end of chain of craters is not to be missed.
3 weeks ago -
We had an awesome day at the park, even though it rained on and off all day. The best was hiking down into the crater (I forget what the hike was called) but it was as if we were on another planet.
2 weeks ago