The big island of Hawaii is the largest of the Hawaiian islands (4,038 square miles and still growing), the youngest, and the island considered to be the cradle of Hawaiian civilization. Hilo is the wettest city in the USA. The weather was beautiful, low 80's. We rented a van and headed for "Hawaii Volcanoes National Park". We then drove to Akaka Falls and hiked around the area. We ate at a small diner for lunch and then visited a Walmart before returning the van.
Monday morning there was a double rainbow over Hilo. Jim didn't have his camera and so he went to get it. This picture gives you an idea of how beautiful it was.
If you want to know some history click on this picture.
On top of the volcano looking into the crater.
Jim on active volcano.
Entering Thurston Lava Tube
Inside the eerie 450' tunnel created by a prehistoric lava flow.
Akaka Falls, 422 foot waterfall
Kahuna Falls
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