Post #277071 by christiki295 on Sat, Jan 6, 2007 1:56 AM

[i]On 2006-11-09 13:56, TikiJosh wrote:[

At the Volcano park, . . . . we went down the 20 mile chain of craters road to the active lava flows. The weather in the park was cloudy and cold, but was hot and humid down by the coast where the lava pours into the ocean. At the point where the lava blocks the road, you can park and walk across the lava to see the steam plume where the lava hits the water.. . ."

I recommend visiting this area right before Sunset. Witness a spectacular sunset and then the bright orange color of the molten lava becomes visible through the steam.
Somewhat like this (although the photo is a closeup):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/usbrits/5547847