Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Ranger Shyla Ronia takes family photos at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's Halemaumau Crater. // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's Halemaumau Crater // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder

Plant life along the four-mile Kilauea Iki Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s popular trail. // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder

The Kilauea Iki Trail descends 400 feet to the crater's floor. // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder

Hikers examine the effects of the 1959 eruption of the Kilauea Iki Crater. // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder

The Thurston Lava Tube at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a 500-year old lava cave. // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder

The nene, or the Hawaiian goose, is the state bird of Hawaii. // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder

Sample wine made with island honey at the southernmost winery, Volcano Winery. // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder

The Jacuzzi at Volcano Village’s Kilauea Lodge // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder

The Kilauea Lodge // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder

The lush garden at the Kilauea Lodge // (c) 2012 Mindy Poder