A while ago, Tim and I went to Lava Tree State Park, just to see what it was all about. I would have to say that if you are coming here on vacation, this would not be one of the places to visit (unless you're here for several weeks.) I mean, it's really beautiful and everything, but there are SO many other places that are better. Still, the formations are interesting and it was a really pretty thing to see. I enjoyed it.
The drive up to the park though is spectacular. These absolutely massive trees tower over the road. I kept trying to step out into the middle of the street to get a shot down the middle, but the cars were unceasing. I had to wait for ages just to get an empty road in one direction.
I finally managed to get one quick snapshot in before I had to hop back in the car.
The Park is named after the hot, fast flowing lava that collided with wet O'hia trees. As it hardened, they became lava molds of the tree trunks. As you can see:
It took me forever to find an angle where I could capture the brand new tree growing out of the mold... it blended into the foliage so well. Finally I settled on using the sky as a backdrop, because I had to capture this. I love that life is always growing and adapting to new circumstances...
The path that wound through the park was absolutely beautiful, too.
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