The train museum is very unique.  As you head North from Hilo on Highway 19, just beyond the 25 mile marker, you will begin to see the town of Laupahoehoe.  On the left you will see the Train Museum operated by a small number of volunteers whose purpose is to …

An exciting and easy way to explore this vast territory is via the ocean.  Experience the fury and beauty of Madam Pele (VOLCANO GODDESS) like never before!  Volcano Lava Boat Tours allow the visitor to see angles and details otherwise unavailable.  For more information, contact Lava Ocean Adventures:  …

Located on Highway 132 in East Hawaii and situated in the Nanawale Forest Reserve, this park is a graphic depiction of the long-term effects of lava.  Hundreds of years ago a fast-moving flow of hot lava encountered a patch of wet `O`hia trees and forever “molded” the structures, leaving behind …

The Puna Coast is one of the state’s least developed coastlines.  The area is best seen in an all-day excursion.  Things to enjoy along this route include vast lava flows, black sand beaches, natural warm springs at Kapoho, and Lava Tree State park. Getting Here: From Volcano Village take Highway …

Ever wish for a rainforest rejuvination?  Be sure to stay with us and enjoy a world-class spa experience with Hale Ho`ola - Hawaiian Healing Arts Center and Spa!  Relax within the serenity of Volcano Village with a rejuvenating massage!  Contact us for details and reservations!  Reservations cannot be made online.  …

Mauna Kea is an inactive volcano the Big Island, one of five volcanoes which together form the island of Hawaii. Mauna kea means “white mountain” in the Hawaiian language, a reference to its summit being regularly covered by snow in winter. The peak of Mauna Kea is 13,796 feet (4,205 …

Drive through scenic orchards of Macadamia Nut Trees, see the process of Macadamia Nut roasting and packaging, watch the nuts being made into delicious chocolate covered morsels, taste free samples, learn more about macadamias from the video presentation, browse and select from an array of island gifts, and satisfy your …

Mauna Loa is the largest volcano on Earth in terms of area covered and one of five volcanoes that form the Island of Hawaii in the U.S. state of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. It is an active; a shield volcano, with a volume estimated at approximately 18,000 cubic miles …

Be sure not to miss a great nature walk in Volcano (it’s free):  “Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.  The walk introduces individuals, families, and …

The Pacific Tsunami Museum a great historic bay-front building housing an incredible wealth of knowledge and artifacts from Hilo Tsunamis.  The Pacific Tsunami Museum is a museum in Hilo, Hawaii dedicated to the history of the April 1, 1946 Pacific Tsunami and the May 23, 1960 Chilean Tsunami which devastated …