In Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Nāmakanipaio Campground offers an unforgettable way to experience the Big Island’s unique landscape. Just three miles from the historic Volcano House, this campground is surrounded by fragrant eucalyptus groves and endemic ʻōhi’a trees. At an elevation of 4,000 feet, the campground invites you to trade in the buzz of everyday … Continue reading Nāmakanipaio Campground: Camping On A Volcano
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Kīpukapuaulu: An “Island Within an Island”
On Hawai’i’s Big Island, just outside Volcanoes National Park's main entrance, Kīpukapuaulu is a remarkable ecological sanctuary—a kīpuka—where lava fields surround a forest oasis. Locally, it’s referred to as “bird park,” and is home to an astonishing abundance of native birds and plant life. Whether you’re a local (kama’aina) or a visitor, this easy hike … Continue reading Kīpukapuaulu: An “Island Within an Island”
