Lava viewing with little ones
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Lava viewing with little ones
Hi There!
We will be visiting the Big Island in March and was hoping someone could point us in the right direction for lava viewing. We have 3 small children who would love to see this, but cannot do the hike. I thought there were some lookout points but not a clue where
they are at. We are staying in the captain cook area and plan on driving over for the day.
Thank you!
We will be visiting the Big Island in March and was hoping someone could point us in the right direction for lava viewing. We have 3 small children who would love to see this, but cannot do the hike. I thought there were some lookout points but not a clue where
they are at. We are staying in the captain cook area and plan on driving over for the day.
Thank you!
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There is no lava flowing currently that will be visible to little nonhiking kids, except from a boat (not a good idea).
A helicopter ride might do the trick, but you'll have to pay a lot.
For current conditions, updated daily, check out
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/activity/kilaueastatus.php
A helicopter ride might do the trick, but you'll have to pay a lot.
For current conditions, updated daily, check out
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/activity/kilaueastatus.php
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If you go to the VC at the NP you will find plenty of information on what is happening when you get there. Do drive down Chain of Craters road, they can see hardened lava that has engulfed trees and where the lava flowed over the road at the end. When we were there you could see a spectacular plume of steam rising from where it was entering the ocean, a distance away.
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Thank you so much for all this helpful info especially the link. So helpful!
It's interesting you mentioned the boat because they have a few pictures on Hawaiian websites where they show people on boats pretty close up. According to what I read on the link it doesn't sound like a good idea.
It's interesting you mentioned the boat because they have a few pictures on Hawaiian websites where they show people on boats pretty close up. According to what I read on the link it doesn't sound like a good idea.
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If you're also going to be on the other side of the island I'll bet the wee ones would love the seahorse farm. You can stick an arm in the tank and the amazing little creatures wrap around your finger. I loved it--and so did my wee one (who was 50 years old!)
I think it's called Ocean Rider--but I'm sure you could find it if you do an online search.
Have a great trip.
I think it's called Ocean Rider--but I'm sure you could find it if you do an online search.
Have a great trip.
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If you have a spare hour, check out the Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens; gorgeous grounds, a white tiger in very nice surroundings, and free! It's a small gem right on the road to Volcano:
http://www.hilozoo.com/
http://www.hilozoo.com/
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