A lava flow crossed the road in 1979, closing the road and burying the sign, encasing it in stone forever. This photo was taken down on the coast.
Kilauea caldera -- In essence, the drive you take over about twenty-five miles (or so) is taken over an active volcano and series of calderas. There is a lava tube system that empties out into the ocean.
At the opening of the Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku). It feels much like you're going to enter a Disney-style ride. The descent through the rain forrest (where it was raining -- as one might expect) into the black lava tunnel is slightly surreal, but fun.
I had high hopes of some off-road driving in a rented Jeep -- but I found that the road had been PAVED. I felt sooo betrayed! The Saddle Road used to be an unimproved road. No longer... :^(
3 comments:
Love these pics. Sorry they paved your road "more traveled". :-(
I know, Opus - HOW DARE they pave a road!
But the volcano was cool and HOT at the same time.
Looks like you're right in your element LL, that road closed sign wouldn't stop you back home. It's a shame that they paved the road, that would have been an awesome adventure.
Was 79 the last year the volcano erupted? I know nothing about volcanoes or Hawaii and nor will I unless I ask.
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