90: 6 Fun Facts About Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
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If you’re excited about volcanoes, this Exploring the National Parks episode is for you!  Today,  we're diving into six fun facts about Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. This ever-changing park is a must-see, where you can witness both destruction and creation in action. Join us as we explore the unique features that make Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park truly extraordinary! In this episode, we discuss:  What makes the plants and wildlife at this park so unique  How people got to Hawai’i a thousand years ago What makes the islands of Hawai’i so fascinating  What the Hawai’ian Hotspot is and how it created the national park we love today Where you can find the largest active volcano on the planet Where you can find the most active volcano on earth  We hope you are blown away by all of these cool facts about Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (and that you get a chance to get out there and see everything for yourself).  After all, where else do you experience two of the most incredible volcanoes on the planet?! This park constantly changes, so there is always a reason to return.   Don’t forget to complete your task for this week! We want you to pull up Google Maps and look at the satellite view of Mauna Loa! You will be blown away by what you see.  For a full summary of this episode, links to things we mentioned, and free resources/deals to get your trip planning started, check out the full show notes here.
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