Only on the Big Island of Hawaii will you find these wonderful LAVA trees :). Situated in the Nanawale Forest Reserve, this park is a graphic depiction of the long-term effects of lava. These 'trees' were formed by fast moving lava that hit patches of wet O'hia trees. The lava ultimately encased the structures leaving behind a vertical, hollow, lava tube where each tree once stood. The lava explosion occurred in 1970 and has left the ground quite uneven, so walk with caution along the park's miles of trails. The lava trees are made even more amazing as they are now covered in moss and surrounded by lush tropical foliage, as well as huge monkeypod trees. Has anyone hiked this area? It looks magical.
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