Chain of Craters Road
Holei Pali, HI

A roadside pulloff constructed on both sides of the road provides a view of Holei Pali. Interpretation explains why the lava flowing down the pali appears to be of different colors, and describes the various stages of revegetation visible on the pali. It explains the history of lava flow from the east rift zone of Kilauea Volcano and Mauna Ulu, 1969-74, and the building of the island of Hawaii through lava flows. It also defines a "kipuka", and describes that they provide a seed source for natural revegetation.