Go with the Flow: 7 Volcano Vacations to Plan Now

Located on the island of Hawai’i, this national park offers a network of trails and hikes, many of them fairly rigorous, with views of one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Stop by one of the two visitor centers to plan your excursion: the Kīlauea Visitor Center is just inside the park’s edge and you’ll find rangers on duty from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily to help you decide which path is best to take that day, especially with the kiddos in tow. The Jaggar Museum is another three miles down the road and is open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and offers amazing views of the Kilauea Caldera and main crater Halema’uma’u. If you want to make your vacation beyond memorable, splurge on an overnight stay at the Volcano House, a 33 room historic guest house that includes dining, a bar, a gift shop and views of Kilauea. In addition to the guest house, they also manage 10 newly refurbished camper cabins and campsites in the nearby Nāmakanipaio Campground (a much more budget friendly option).

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Online: nps.gov/havo

photo credit: NPS/J. Wei