Why This National Park is so DANGEROUS!

[@suehofkamp8594]

My husband also took a little tumble on the lava but in Keauhou. He was pretty cut up and he learned he doesn’t bounce as well as he used to! Loved the sunset and Thurston Lava Tube. Looks like you had an enjoyable trip.

[@travelingcatphotos]

Lava really does bite! We, also, found that out in Keauhou! What we didn't seem to learn was that we need to carry a first aid kit with us. However, the upside is that we did find out that the National Parks will always step in to help!

[@MattandRachelTravel]

Great shots! We loved how all the prior volcano craters were marked with the year when we visited. And you're so right, the flowers and vegetation that grow from the old lava are so beautiful!

[@travelingcatphotos]

It is such a remarkable area. Did you go see the Lava Trees when you were there? It's a nearby State Park and such a lovely walk through the lush forest. We just didn't have time to do it this trip...determined to get to that arch! LOL! Thanks for hanging out with us!

[@MattandRachelTravel]

@@travelingcatphotos Yes, we actually did!! We loved that state park and we’re so surprised by how many little people were there. Definitely a hidden gem!

[@travelingcatphotos]

@@MattandRachelTravel It really IS! I noticed you have a Channel too and were JUST in Hawaii...I'll have to pop out and go see it! It's so much fun seeing other people's experiences in a place you love.

[@MattandRachelTravel]

@@travelingcatphotos Yep! We went late May to early June but just now finished up all the videos. Haha

[@barbarasummers6106]

Hawaii is so beautiful. love the Kona side so much and the Big Island is my place. so much to do there.

[@travelingcatphotos]

It certainly holds a special place in our hearts. It was much more fun this time learning so much about the area and the people.

[@earlmcornell]

The first snail you filmed was the imported invasive African Snail, totally opposite in behavior to the native Kahuli.

[@travelingcatphotos]

Thank you for the correction! As you saw, we found a lot of invasive species that most would think are native when they really are not. Thank you for furthering all of our knowledge!

[@earlmcornell]

Hope l didn’t come off as a know-it-all…l’m now 75 y.o. & was raised on Oahu in the midst of this African Snail invasion. These giant snails were everywhere & devouring anything green. As children we all pitched in eradicating these pests by either stomping on or sprinkling table salt on them. Sometimes you’d be hiking on some remote trail & it’d be so infested with the slimy creatures! Then one day the state decides to introduce another aggressive snail to eat the African. Think it was a successful campaign but never followed up what happened to the newer cannibal snail. Did go on to eat other native snails? Hope this this was of interest…lecture over❣️

[@travelingcatphotos]

Just the opposite...I find it fascinating. I love nature and history and learning. Glas to hear the story behind the comment and get a bit more educated in the process! Thanks for taking the time to write!