Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

A few days into our trip to the Big Island of Hawai'i (we stayed in Kailua-Kona along Ali'i Dr.), we decided it was necessary to take a trip to the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.  Even in crazy winds and sweltering humidity (all on the same stretch of coast), it was a beautiful day.  I'm completely in awe of the clouds covering the island - gigantic and low, you just want to jump up and touch them.
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hawaii volcano national park
a quick stop on the way to take in the gorgeous coastline

hawaii volcano national park
50 shades of blue
hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park
Embracing the wind (photo by Michael Phillips)
hawaii volcano national park
Messing around in the car (it was a 2 hour drive one way)

hawaii volcano national park
Landscape around the coast reminded me of Australia

hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park
Photo by Michael Phillips
hawaii volcano national park
See what I mean about these clouds?
hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park
hawaii volcano national park
Volcanic tube - over 500 years old

hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park
Rainforest in the park

hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park
hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park

hawaii volcano national park
Volcanic steam vent
hawaii volcano national park