KALOKO-HONOKOHAU NATIONAL PARK

It's hard to imagine that humans could have lived here. Yet clues scattered in the rock prove that this huge lava field was once a dwelling place for the first Hawaiians. The lunar landscape of this park, a stone's throw from the airport, is a great introduction to the landscapes of Hawai'i. Trails lead through the dried lava to a beach where turtles frequently come to rest. Bring walking shoes.