Discover Hawaii · 2027 Edition · Out now
Volcanoes
Inside the Islands’ Mountains of Fire
Every island in Hawaiʻi was made by a volcano, and on the youngest the land is still being built. Watch Kīlauea fountain, climb into Haleakalā’s crater, stand on Mauna Kea above the clouds. The complete guide to how the fire works, what it means to Native Hawaiians and how to see it safely, with eleven maps.
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What’s inside
Twenty-four chapters,
one chain of fire.
Plan the trip, understand the fire, then volcano by volcano across Hawaiʻi Island and the older islands, ending with the great hikes, lava viewing and staying safe.
Before you start
- ·Welcome to Hawaiʻi
- ·Atlas of the maps
- ·How this book works
- ·Top experiences
Part 1
Plan Your Trip
- 01Welcome to Hawaiʻi’s Volcanoes
- 02When to Go
- 03Getting There & Around
- 04Fees, Permits & Costs
- 05Itineraries: Four Volcano Routes
Part 2
Understand the Fire
- 06Born of Fire: The Hawaiian Hotspot
- 07How Hawaiian Volcanoes Work
- 08Pele & the Living Culture of Fire
- 09Eruptions That Made History
- 10Life on the Lava
Part 3
Hawaiʻi Island
- 11Kīlauea & Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
- 12Mauna Loa: The Long Mountain
- 13Mauna Kea: The Sacred Summit
- 14Hualālai, Kohala & the Kona Lava Coast
- 15Lower Puna & the 2018 Eruption
Part 4
The Older Islands
- 16Haleakalā & the Volcanoes of Maui
- 17Oʻahu’s Volcanic Craters
- 18Kauaʻi: The Oldest Volcano
- 19Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi & Kahoʻolawe: The Quiet Volcanoes
Part 5
Hike, Watch & Travel Well
- 20The Great Volcano Hikes
- 21Seeing Lava: Tours, Viewing & Photography
- 22Staying Safe: Vog, Gas, Altitude & Lava
- 23Respect: Rules, Etiquette & Sacred Places
- 24Practical Tips & Packing
Back pages
- ·About Discover Hawaii
- ·Glossary
- ·Sources & credits
The volcanoes
Where the islands
are still being made.
Lava, craters and the canyons that time carved out of the same rock.
Why this book
Fire you can walk on.
Before you go
When to go, how to get around, park fees, permits and four volcano itineraries, so the trip is planned before you land.
On the mountain
Crater by crater and trail by trail, with eleven maps, the best lava overlooks and Haleakalā sunrise booking.
Safely and with respect
Vog, gas, altitude and cold, plus Pele, sacred places and the rules that protect them, written with the USGS and park guidance in hand.
Good to know
Questions.
What do I get when I buy?
The complete 2027 edition as a PDF with all eleven maps and every photo. After paying you get the download straight away on the confirmation page and by email.
Can I pay with Apple Pay?
Yes. Checkout is handled by Lemon Squeezy and takes Apple Pay, cards and PayPal. The price is €6.99; your bank converts it if you pay in another currency.
Which devices does it work on?
The PDF opens on any phone, tablet or computer and keeps the full layout, so the maps stay sharp when you zoom in. Save it to your phone before you head up a mountain with no signal.
Is there a paperback or a Kindle edition?
Both are coming to Amazon. Until then, the PDF here is the edition to get.
Is Kīlauea erupting right now?
Kīlauea has been erupting in episodes since December 2024, with breaks of days to weeks between fountains. The book shows you how to check the live status with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory before you go, because no book can predict the next episode.
How up to date is it?
Information was checked in October 2026. Park fees, permits and closures change, so the book links the official sources to check before you travel.
Take the fire with you.
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