As you make your way down the Chain of Craters road, you pass through history. Remnants of past eruptions line the road as you make your way from the top of the mountain to the ocean.

Lava cliffs at the bottom of Chain of Craters road.

The first time I visited Kilauea, I loved the kahili ginger. It's fragrant and beautiful. And it's everywhere on the mountain. When they're blooming, it's lovely to see. However, since then, I've learned

The lava tubes at Kilauea are interesting, but I have to admit, I was a bit disappointed. Its amazing to think that the tubes were once filled with liquid stone. But now they're just caves.

The trails on Kilauea are surrounded by lush forest. The ferns reach out and grab you as you pass by.

I believe this is a Tibouchina. It was scattered here and there on one of the trails on Kilauea. It's a weed in Hawaii. But it's a beautiful flower. The curly stamens are fun too.

Can anyone identify this flower? I'm not sure what type of flower this is. It resembles a bird of paradise, but it's quite small. I should have put something in frame for perspective. The bloom is about

It's a bit acrid. And of course, smells like sulfur. At Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii, steam is still rising from the ground. You can see the mineral deposits on the hillsides. It's a reminder that

Have you ever seen an orchid growing in the wild? In Hawaii the Bamboo Orchid grows wild along the hiking paths within the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. These flowers below are from a autumn bloom. They

You could spend days watching the turtles come and go. They're fascinating. So adept in the water, but awkward on the shore. You can gaze at them up close at Punalu'u. But keep a respectful distance and

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, Hawaii On the drive from Kona to Hilo is Punalu'u Black Sand beach. It's a small stretch of beach, but worth the stop. The sand is black and coarse. But the real attraction are