Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Caution

One of the many caution signs in the park.
Steam!
Ohia Lehua

The hardy, brightly colored Ohia Lehua is known as the first plant to begin growing on barren lava flows after a volcano has erupt…
Kilauea Rim

These photos were taken in 2008. Even then there was enough volcanic activity to close the main crater to hikers and caution peopl…
Alert!

A sign at one of the many parking areas along the rim.
Do Not Feed!

Yes, I'm fascinated with warning signs.
Ground Cover

I don't know what this plant is, but I liked it.
Kilauea Iki

Kilauea Iki is a pit crater next to the main crater of Kilauea. It was still open to hikers even though the main crater was not.
Lava Tube

After hiking Kilauea Iki in the bright sunshine and heat and humidity, a short walk through the lava tube was a welcome cool inter…
In the Volcano

Hikers in Kilauea Iki.
Kilauea Iki Overlook
Road Closed

Taking Chain of Craters Road to the ocean takes you through several lava flows, each with a sign indicating when it happened. Unti…
Oceanside

Wave action at the base of Chain of Craters Road.