One of the most exciting parts of visiting Hawaii was undoubtedly viewing the active volcano and its secret past. Our family had never seen anything like an active volcano before, and just knowing molten lava was in site presented a sense of danger while being perfectly safe.

It is also quite astonishing to think how quickly a volcano can take out everything within its path, yet with the right conditions, the densest jungle I have ever witnessed had quickly reclaimed the land.

Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku) is located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tube is located along the upper rim of Kīlauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

After a descent down steep grades and steps, you eventually arrive at the entrance of the lava tube. The hike is not ADA accessible, and should only be attempted by those with no medical issues due to the slippery conditions on the paths and the amount of walking and stairs that is required to not only enter the cave, but also climb back out.

The surrounding jungle was quite dense and beautiful! The Thurston Lava Tube was our first encounter with Hawaii’s volcanic foundation, and although just an empty cave, was still quite a memorable experience.

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Source: InACents