There is a beauty to be found in the violence of a raging volcano. The raw destructive power of a mountain spitting out the molten-hot innards of the Earth is a sight to behold and few ever see in person. Even just visiting a dormant volcano is an exciting experience as the influences a volcano can have on an ecosystem is numerous and interesting. To be in the presence of something so powerful and unpredictable is an experience that you and your family will never, ever forget.

Millions of tourists visit Hawaii to get a glimpse of the world-renowned Hawaii volcanoes. Kilauea on The Big Island is home to an active volcano. Hawaii’s volcanoes are classified as shield volcanoes because they produce lava flows that form sloping shield-like mountains. There are three active volcanoes in Hawaii (Mauna Loa, Kilauea and Loihi). Kilauea and Mauna Loa are situated within the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park while Loihi is underwater.

Gain a firsthand understanding of the unique Hawaiian volcano experience. At the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, witness two of the most active volcanoes in the area. Learn about how volcanoes birthed the island and see the native plants and animals of the islands in one convenient location.