Our February 2014 scenic drive along Chain of Craters Road continued with the descent of Hōlei Pali, a one thousand foot cliff near the shore. The pali has been sculpted by numerous lava flows over the years. This has produced a wildly varying landscape from new lava to ferns, grasses and small trees depending on the dates of the lava flows.
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| Hōlei Pali |
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| A roadside view of the pali during the descent to the coastal plain |
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| A more distant view of the pali showing the 1972 lava flow |
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| The coastal plain is also covered in lava from Mauna Ulu |
An entrance fee of $10 provides a seven-day pass to visit the park. Other entrance options include the Hawai`i Tri-park Annual Pass for $25 for twelve month access to three parks in Hawai'i, an America the Beautiful Annual Pass for $80 for twelve months access to most national parks and forests or a Senior Pass for a one-time fee of $10 for those age 62 or over for access to most national parks and forests.
The park website is http://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm.
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