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Maunaulu: How Five Years of Lava Built a New Mountain
Discover how Kīlauea’s 1969–1974 Maunaulu eruption built the mountain, sent lava to the ocean, and shaped a remarkable trail visitors can still hike today.
Jennifer Bell
Aug 17 min read
Hiking down the Pali inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Join guide Yvonne Baur on a memorable hike down Hilina Pali to Hawaiʻi's remote Kaʻū Coast, sharing breathtaking scenery and personal reflections.
Yvonne Baur
Jul 244 min read
Reticulite vs. Tephra: How Kīlauea Creates Lava Foam
Learn how reticulite differs from tephra, how Kīlauea’s lava fountains create this fragile volcanic glass, and where to recognize it across Hawaiʻi Island.
Yvonne Baur
Jul 246 min read
Kīlauea Dome Fountain: Yvonne’s Original Lava Video
Watch Yvonne Baur’s original video of a Kīlauea dome fountain and learn how this small lava upwelling forms, moves, and signals changes before fountaining.
Yvonne Baur
Jul 204 min read
Kīlauea Episode 50: A 1,000-Foot Lava Fountain From the Rim
Experience Kīlauea Episode 50 through original photos and a guide’s firsthand story of its 1,000-foot fountain, mist, rainbows, and changing summit scenes.
Yvonne Baur
Jul 204 min read
Why Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park With an Eco Tour Guide?
Discover how a local eco tour guide adds geology, native ecology, cultural context, safety awareness, and responsible travel to a volcano hike.
Jennifer Bell
Nov 13, 20257 min read
Waimanu Valley: A Hidden Gem of Challenge and Beauty in Hawaii
Follow Jennifer’s personal Waimanu Valley hike, from the steep Muliwai Trail and stream crossings to camping gear, waterfalls and a remote beach.
Jennifer Bell
Sep 4, 20246 min read
Majestic Peaks: Exploring the Cultural and Geological Significance of Hawaii's Shield Volcano
Explore Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Haleakalā through Cameron's photographs and reflections on their geology, cultural meaning, trails, and island landscapes.
Cameron Wysocky
Sep 8, 20235 min read
Trail Food for Hiking in Hawaiʻi: How I Plan Every Meal?
See how guide Jennifer Bell plans trail meals for Hawaiʻi volcano hikes around weather, distance, effort and dietary needs, with real menu ideas.
Jennifer Bell
Jan 31, 20227 min read
Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park Trail food
Dragon fruit is also known as Honolulu queen, whose flowers open at night. This plant is native to southern Mexico and central America....
volcanoeshikingguides@gmail.com
Jan 30, 20221 min read
Kīlauea Volcano Eruption UpdateCurrent ConditionsCourtesy of USGS
Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Update Current Conditions Courtesy of USGS - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 8:38 AM...
volcanoeshikingguides@gmail.com
Jan 29, 20223 min read
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At Volcanoes Hiking Guides we offer world-class tours of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Our tours highlight some of the underappreciated wonders of the Hawaiian Archipelago, including massive craters, ancient lava flows, and beautiful cloud forests unique to the Hawaiian Islands.
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