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Pua Po'o, Hawai'i (the Big Island)
Pua Po'o is a lava tube in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. This lava tube is only available to a small group of 12 every Wednesday led by a Ranger. You have to call one week prior to your trip to secure a spot, and it's very difficult to play the phone game to get in. Although I really dislike guided stuff, I can't recommend this enough. We were lucky enough to get a Ranger who was a expert in local biology, which added to the experience immensely.
Find out more, including how to sign up for this hike: http://www.bigislandhikes.com/pua-poo-lava-tube/
The entrance:
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A long exposure of our group
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Deep in the tube
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Lava tube stalagtites:
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The white, reflective stuff is bacteria that has some promise for cancer research
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Exit into lush rainforest
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