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Puna (Part 1)

©Ann Cecil MOUNTAIN VIEW A village of nurseries. The area is one of the best places in the world for growing anthuriums and orchids. Accommodation Camping/Hostel

FUKU-BONSAI CULTURAL CENTER & HAWAII STATE BONSAI REPOSITORY A unique visitor attraction in Kurtistown with the most varied collection of artistic pot plants. Visit the Center

©Ann Cecil PAHOA TOWN Old western-style boardwalks, quaint shops, ethnic restaurants and the oldest theatre in Hawaii. Accommodations

©Ann Cecil PAHOA TO POHOIKI BAY One of three Historic and Scenic Roads in the southeast area: Pohoiki (Mango) Road (off Highway 132) Coast (Red) Road (Highway 137); and Opihikao Road (between Hwys 130 & 137) Accommodation

©Ann Cecil LAVA TREE STATE MONUMENT An excellent example of a forest of lava trees. This unusual volcanic feature is the result of a lava flow that swept through this forested area and left behind lava molds of the tree trunks. Accommodation

©Ann Cecil STAR OF THE SEA "PAINTED" CHURCH Father Damien's Church on the way to Kalapana. Built in 1929. (The little church was moved to the current location less than 45 minutes before lava covered its previous site.)

KALAPANA Site of a lava-inundated village. A restricted area - the most unstable land on earth.

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