Welcome to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

A tour through Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, (complete with maps, legends, and detailed captions and factoids) introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Crater Rim Drive, Captain Cook, and Polynesian influences are all discussed, including the legend of Pele. America's national parks preserve some of our country's most unusual and beloved natural wonders. Our Visitor Guides give readers the opportunity to discover each park as if they were visiting it in person--taking a guided tour from one end of the park to the other, with important landmarks, plants, animals, and historical highlights called out at every turn.