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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/21/2022
While there are a couple steam vents located immediately beside the parking area, reaching the steaming bluffs and overlook require a short easy walk toward the caldera.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/21/2022
Steaming bluffs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/21/2022
A view into the Kilauea Caldera from the edge of the Steaming Bluffs area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/21/2022
Walking a short distance along the trail will bring you away from the crowds and lead to several other steaming vents in the landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/21/2022
A vent located along the Sulphur Banks Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/21/2022
Elevated views into the Kilauea Caldera.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/21/2022
Steam vents at the parking area.