Hike and Snorkel on Hawaii's Puna Coast Trail
On Hawaii, Halape’s secret snorkeling holes, coconut trees, and white-sand beaches stir any hiker’s wanderlust. But the Puna Coast Trail’s rough volcanic terrain keeps the hordes away.
Hawaii National Park Trails
Life List: Haleakala Crater, Maui
Venture away from beaches and into Maui's massive shield volcano inside Haleakala National Park.
Haleakala National Park: Halemau'u Trail
Take a crash course in vulcanology as you hike into a giant dormant volcano on this exotic 5.3-mile out-and-back on the island of Maui.
Haleakala National Park: Sliding Sands Trail
This 9.2-mile dayhike drops into the muzzle of the world's largest dormant volcano.
Haleakala National Park, HI: Ka Lu'u o ka 'O'o Cinder Cone
This 5.5-miler descends into the Haleakala Crater, circles the Ka Lu'u o ka 'O'o cinder cone, and showcases views of volcanic landscapes.
Haleakala National Park, HI: Pipiwai Trail
This 3.6-mile route in Haleakala National Park leads through bamboo forests to a 400-foot spring-fed waterfall in a sheer-walled lava amphitheater.
Right Place, Perfect Time
See Yosemite's river of ice, witness there-and-gone meteor showers in Hawaii, and mark your calendar for eight more fleeting natural wonders.
Right Place, Perfect Time: Geminid Meteor Shower
See shooting stars from a five-star backcountry observatory.
May Close-to-Home Hikes
Our map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here.
