Re: Hawaii Volcanoes Vacation?


"Jo Schaper" <jospamnotschaper34@5socket78dot9net> wrote in message
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It's about 10 degrees F outside, so it's about time for a Hawaiian geology
vacation fantasy. Actually, I've never been there, and would like to start
saving towards such a trip.

As I understand it, tourists aren't allowed to wander by themselves out
into the Kilauea active area--that is reasonable. However, is there *any
way* to get even within viewing distance of the active area? Air? Land?
Sea? It would seem a waste to spend multiple thousands of dollars and only
get the same remote picture postcard I could get from here in Frostbite
Falls. I don't need to melt my shoes in lava, just as reasonably close as
say, to the geysers in Yellowstone.

Major destination would be the Big Island, including lava tube areas. Any
recommendation for other island(s) which are geologically/biologically
interesting? Am also interested in seeing the olivine sands, but what I
know about Hawaii will fill a 5 minute lecture. Not interested in the
'high life'-- would rather stay at a cheap motel, and travel by ourselves,
though would be open to organized tours, if they can get us where
unchaperoned tourists aren't allowed.

Ok, let the mental luau begin!
Jo

My little brother has photos of toasting mashmellows on a flow. He took a
whole bag and a grant time was had by all. Says next time he'll take
chocolate and graham crackers.

My older sister talks about watching the lava pour into the sea. So they
don't prohibit everything.

bob


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