This is another in our series about the Top 10 stops for families travelling with teens and tweens on the Big Island of Hawaii. Click the above link to see the full list and to find links to individual posts. This is Not a Drive By! A truly hidden gem is Lava Tree State Monument, located about 20 miles south of Hilo on the way to the Kalapana Ocean Entry Viewing Area. This is one of those special places that is easy to miss if you don’t put some extra time in the schedule but it is truly worth the stop. It is one of the reasons we recommend staying 2 or 3 days on the east side of the island so you have time to take it all in. You’ll [...]
