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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/18/2022
The park was spared by the 2018 lava flows, leaving the tables and grills near the bay.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/18/2022
Pohoiki Bay, the Big Island's youngest black sand beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/18/2022
Towering lava flow dried within a stone's throw of the park's lawns and picnicking areas.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/18/2022
The beach park has three pools heated by volcanic activity, including this large warm pool.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/18/2022
The medium size hot spring pool at Pohoiki Bay.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/18/2022
A small hot pool within a collapsed lava tube cave inside Isaac Hale Beach Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/18/2022
The park is now bound on the north side by lava flow which overtook the surrounding land.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/18/2022
Once a campground, the beach park's spacious lawn area is now reserved for day use only.