Today we took a trip to the southern part of Hawaii including Volcanoes National Park and Hilo.
Southern Hawai’i Coast – We started the day by driving down the Kona Coast to the southern coast of Hawai’i. We stopped at Punalu’u Beach Park and walked on a black sand beach and then stopped at an ocean view to see the striking southern coast.
Punalu’u Beach Park
Black sand beach on the southern end of Hawai’i. Although sea turtles often visit this beach, we did not see any.
Southern coast cliffs
From a turnout on the main road. A view of the cliffs and the Pacific Ocean south of Hawai’i.
Southern coast looking towards Volcanoes National Park
More coastline. You can see Volcanoes National Park, our main destination of the day, in the distance.
We did an E-bike tour today of the Volcanoes National Park. Our first time on E-bikes and we had a great time! We pedaled as much as we could but found the pedal assist to be a great help on some of the steeper hills. We know see the attraction of E-bikes and want to ride more in the future!
Our e-bikes
Posing with our E-bikes with Mauna Loa (covered with clouds) and Kilauea (directly behind us) in the background.
Kilauea
Kilauea, the most active volcano in the world, sending out gases. Unfortunately, not actively erupting right now.
Kilauea – different view
A closer view of the gases coming out of the Kilauea crater.
Three different views of the Kilauea crater.
Other things we saw today…
Lava tube
Hilo Bay
Mauna Loa – without clouds!
Mauna Kea – without clouds!
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Good job with the photos. I was able to enlarge all of them. They brought back some nice memories. Dad
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