The park is an international World Heritage site and provides the visitors with several exciting hiking opportunities. Pu’u Loa Petroglyph’s Trail is 2 mi/3.2 km long, easy, around two hours round trip walk and starts at the Puu Loa parking, on Chains of Craters road.
Hiking there is a very interesting experience because you walk through the fascinating ancient history of Hawaii, the Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs. It is a historic site where you can admire the volcanic rock carvings, that represent a variety of ancient ideas, such as canoes, sails, human figures and more. The trail is very well marked but visitors should be careful of the unstable volcanic terrain and not to damage the petroglyph’s since they are very fragile.
Hikers should wear hiking boots, take water and snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat because the sun can be very intense. Due to the unstable terrain conditions, it is recommended, before choosing Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs Trail, to consult the Volcano National Park website for any park alerts that might prevent you from following this route.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Tamarack Lodge Resort is located in Mammoth Lakes, near Mammoth Mountain, in California’s eastern Sierra about 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State line Mono County, California, USA.
In the North side of Kealakekua Bay, close to HI-11/ Hawaii Belt Rd, lies the monument of British explorer Captain Cook, who was killed in 1779. The road that leads to the monument is accessible by foot only.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Björkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle in the majestic Swedish Lappland, the Europe’s last true and secret wilderness. Björkliden Fjällby offers great outdoors activities in a unique wild setting. The spot is a great starting point for all kind of hiking activity in the Kiruna area.
Mojacar is a municipality, located in 90 km/56 mi away from the center, in the southwest of Almeria province. This village lies between Carboneras and Garrucha, bordering the Sierra Cabrena mountains and the Mediterranean sea. The village has been inhabited by Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans throughout the ancient times, leaving as a legacy behind their architecture style. The whole village is build on the top of the hill with white traditional buildings surrounded by a big labyrinth of small narrow streets.
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.
Honolii beach is located in between Paukaa and Wainaku Village, in Hawaii, at about seven minutes drive from Hilo, which is the most populated city on the island.
Tombstones beach is located between Paukaa and Wainaku Village Hawaii, at about seven minutes drive from Hilo, which is the most populated city on the island.
Mauna Kea is one of the five active volcanoes on the island of Hawaii, at 35 mi/56 km in the West of Hilo Town. Its peak is the highest point in the state, standing at 13803 ft/4207 m above the sea level.
Richardson's beach is located in Hilo, Hawaii, which is the most populated city of the island. Hilo is an old fashioned bay front town, with tropical rain forest climate all year long and home of the Tsunami Museum, dedicated to the understanding of the 1946 Pacific Tsunami.
Mauna Loa is one of the five active volcanoes in the island of Hawaii, the largest one on earth in volume and in kilometers covered. Its peak stands at 13679 ft/4169 m above the sea level.
Pololu Valley is the Northernmost valley, forming the East coast of the Kohala Mountain after Waipio Valley. The valley goes at 420 ft/128 m downwards and it ends at a beautiful beach with black sand.
Volcano National park is located at 30 mi/48 km in the southwest of Hilo Town in Hawaii. The park was established in 1916 and is a combination of unique ecosystems and diverse environments that range from the sea, to the summit of the world's biggest volcano, Mauna Loa, as well as Kilauea witch is the world's most active volcano.
