About Volcano (Big Island) :: Kilauea is the Big Island's active volcano, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a unique experience. The Crater Rim Trail, the Chain of Craters, and the lava flows reveal the astounding forces simmering underground, and the US National Parks Service does a remarkable job providing accessibility and safety to visitors at the park.

Volcano Activities & Attractions  

Thomas A. Jaggar Museum, Puu Loa Petroglyphs, Volcano House, Volcano Winery.

Volcano (area) Beaches

Nearby Puna has black sand beaches and still more magnificent vistas. There's even one with a thermally heated pool, as well as a popular nude beach.

Volcano Outdoors :: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Interesting fact about Volcano :: Kilauea has erupted 60 times in the twenty-or-so years, and though the Chain of Craters road has frequently been closed because of fresh lava flows, Kilauea is the world's only drive-in volcano and Big Island's most popular sight.

Remember :: You'll enjoy your exploration of Kilauea more if you bundle up. It's 4,000 feet above sea level, so it gets cold here. The volcano also emits sulfurous fumes, and when it mixes with fog, it produces "vog." Anyone with respiratory concerns should find out what precautions they should take.