Lava fountains gushing at Halema’uma’u crater lava lake – Video taken during Volcano Tour on April 27th

Lava fountains gushing at Halema’uma’u crater lava lake – Video taken during the Volcano Tour on April 27th, 2015 Since the lava lake in the overlook crater inside Halema’uma’u crater has risen to the rim of the overlook crater / floor of Halema’uma’u crater, visitors and Volcano Tour guests have been able get a direct view of [...]

Hawaii I’iwi (vestiaria coccinea) feeding of nectar at Hakalau Wildlife Refuge

Jacksons chameleons fighting over territory and mating rights

Two male Jacksons chameleons are fighting over territory and mating rights. The species is native to Africa and was discovered by Mr. Jackson in Kenya. They mainly prey on flies and small insects. Females have no horns. The coloring is usually bright green, with some animals having traces of blue and yellow. They can change [...]

The famous naupaka kuahiwi half flower, naupaka of the mountains, scaevola gaudichaudiana

The famous naupaka kuahiwi half flower – the naupaka of the mountains – is the partner plant of the naupaka kahakai – the naupaka by the seashore! Two lovers, Naupaka and Kaui were separated, one lived up in the mountains, the other by the water, represented by the two half flowers of the mountain and [...]

Amazing Halema’uma’u crater lava glow at twilight – EarthDay 2015

This image was take during the Small-Group Big Island Tour with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm! What a great way to celebrate #EarthDay!

Partial crater collapse Halema’uma’u March 4, 2015

Today, a part of the overlook crater in Halema’uma’u collapsed and more fumes were visible during the event. The area that collapsed can be seen at the bottom left corner of the crater in this thermal image.  

Hawaii is a feast for the senses

Hawaii is a feast for the senses! Guests on the Volcano Tour came across this beautiful hibiscus blossom and the incredible smell of an orange blossom. #LetHawaiiHappen #Aloha    

Fun Fact Friday

The Alenuihaha channel between the Big Island (Upolu Point) and Maui (Puhilele Point) is 29.6 miles wide and 6810 feet deep. Between the main islands, only the Kauai channel is wider and deeper.

Small Group Volcano Island Tour

Get ready for the beautiful scenery that can be found on a Small Group Volcano Tour! Looking for a way to see the island that includes more than staring out the window? This tour is the active guest who enjoys short hikes that allow you to see, smell, and hear what the island of Hawaii [...]

Fun Fact Friday

The state of Hawaii includes the 8 main islands and 124 small islands, shoals, and reefs.