Back into Volcanoes National Park to check out the Thurston Lava Tube. There is a pretty forest walk down to the tube. From what I can understand, the lava around the tube cooled, hardened, and the lava underneath was still flowing and flowed out = lava tube.
Turn your head to the side. It should say 2015 - HFS!
We went on the Lava Tree Hike. I hugged a Lava Tree. Students had a seat on the lava to learn a little about Pioneer Species in an area like where lava flowed.
The Halemaumau Crater. You could see the black area where the crater filled up recently. Unfortunately, we did not get to see that.
We stopped at a forest where we had a moment of silence and reflection. It is so peaceful in the middle of the rainforest. You can hear the wind blowing, the rain dropping, and the birds chirping. Unfortunately, right next to it is a cattle farm.
Coming down the mountain, we stopped at the Orchid place. They have so many orchids. Beautiful!
Up tp Mauna Kea. Here we are above the cloud line. Once night fell, the stars were amazing. You loose the constellations there are so many stars.
The Silversword was in full bloom. There were quite a few blooms. Quite pretty.
Apparenlty, the observatory is talking about building another telescope atop the mountain. This is Hawaiian Sacred Ground. There were protesters up there. Very peaceful.
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