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idn’t want to go to Sedona. We were at the
end of a road trip that had already included
consecutive late nights in Las Vegas and
letting our hair down (so to speak) on Lake
Havasu. By the time we hit the Flagstaff
exit on Interstate 40, Denver was only
about 10 hours farther.
“You want to just keep going?” I
asked.
“No!” my wife said. “I’ve been wanting
to see Sedona for years. It’s only 30 miles
south. We’re basically here. And it’s going
to be absolutely gorgeous.”
Absolutely gorgeous — yes, I’m
aware. Buttes topped with craggy red-
rock spires. Enchanting canyons pierced
by serpentine streams. Vast stretches of
forest. I get it. Except we live in Colorado,
so it’s hard to convince me to use my pre-
cious vacation time for a mountain-themed
holiday. The over-the-top bright lights of
Las Vegas? You bet. Houseboat revelry
on Lake Havasu? I’m in. Hiking, biking,
and otherwise enjoying spectacular red-
rock formations, canyons, streams, and
forests? Thanks, but I can do all that at
home.
And I was doing a wonderful job of
explaining this in the car. Quite ratio-
nally and calmly, I’m sure, which is why
I’m equally positive Michelle was nearly
swayed. Until I yawned.
“Please,” she said. “Even if I wanted
to head home, we’d have to stop some-
where to sleep. Turn south. We’ll be there
in 45 minutes, get checked-in, and take a
nap. Recharge.”
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constructed in the late 1600s or so. We struggled to tear the boys
away from the cultural demonstrations (especially the traditional
Hawaiian games), but the promise of seeing a real volcano finally
got them moving.
When we rounded the horn of the island, we bypassed the turn-
off to Kalae, the southernmost point in the U.S., in favor of racing
to Naalehu’s famed Punaluu Bake Shop & Visitor Center for the
island’s best malasadas — delicious Portuguese doughnuts —
and other treats.
A few miles later, the “vog” (volcanic smog) rolled in, and then
we entered the domain of Pele, Hawaiian goddess of fire: Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park. There were barren, ashen landscapes and
dense, seemingly out-of-place fern forests. This geologic wonder,
where lava has been erupting — or at least oozing — from Kilauea’s
Puu Oo vent since 1983, continuously drops jaws of all ages.
Start your sightseeing at the Visitor Center. There’s an end-
less amount of information available, as well as rangers who are
happy to instruct you about how to plan your time at the park. Since
we’d already been in the car for a few hours, we skipped Crater Rim
Drive, an 11-mile circumnavigation of the summit’s caldera. Instead,
we stopped briefly at the Kilauea Overlook and then parked at the
Kiilauea Iki Overlook. We hiked a short section of the rim, and watched
a handful of brave folks descend some 400 feet into the Kilauea Iki
Crater for a 4-mile trek around the fossilized lava lake bed.
Afterward, we meandered onward to the Thurston Lava Tube
to submerge ourselves in the Jurassic forest of dripping ferns and
namesake subterranean cavern. Before the sun could set, we
joined the masses in watching the stunning scene at Halemaumau
Crater, which is home to a living lava lake that glows an ominous
red after dark. Staring into this natural phenomenon, we taught the
boys about the magma that formed the entire island, as well as her
sisters. A ranger popped his head in to tell them about the new
island being birthed underwater as we spoke.
The next morning, the boys chatted about the magnificence of
our planet and how they wanted to come back to Hawaii to see the
new island — not to mention the actual lava flow (which is possible
with trained guides who take the intrepid on hikes, boat trips, or
helicopter rides). It was all very exciting — and I’m already looking
forward to these next Big Island adventures.
Still, when we asked what we should do for our last day of this
trip — posing options for hiking, biking, or surfing — they gave it
about two seconds’ thought before explaining that they wanted
to leave some of that for next time, and asking if we could simply
return to our favorite stretch of sand, A-Bay, for some swimming,
yummy eats, and, most importantly, some of that relaxation we’d
been talking about. n
Michele Bigley is the award-winning author of more than 40 guidebooks.
She lives in Northern California with her family.
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AREA RESORTS
Aston Shores at Waikoloa offers upscale at-home
comforts and an exclusive gated entryway.
Guests can take advantage of complimentary
tennis on two courts then unwind in the
swimming pool and jet spa, or relax on their
unit’s lanai. Nearby are fine-dining and family-
friendly restaurants, and Kings’ Shops, offering
an array of one-of-a-kind stores.
Bordering a magnificent rocky shoreline, Aston
Kona by the Sea is an oceanfront resort offering
breathtaking views. On-site amenities include a
sandy lounging area and barbecue facilities. The
property is located just south of historic Kailua-
Kona and its charming shops, dining, and nightlife.
Accommodations at ASW and KBS are available for purchase through the Getaway program and
generally will not be available for exchange.
Explore the wavy textured walls
formed from a molten river of
lava that solidified to create the
hundreds-of-years-old subterranean
Thurston Lava Tube.
Hawaiian Haven
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Getaways start at $847.
The Getaway price is valid July 1 through
Sept. 30, 2018.
Once home of King Kameh m ha,
Ahuena Heiau — one of the most historic
sites in all of Hawaii —makes the perf ct
backdrop for oceanic adventures, much
like the Big Island itself.
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