Hawaii brings to mind images of sun-dappled azure waters, swaying coconut palms, and footprint-free, powder-white sand beaches . Set in the middle of the Pacific, this Polynesian getaway boasts an easy-going, outdoor lifestyle. Hawaii is home to many spectacular parks, reserves and recreation areas from the molten magma flowing from Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park to the green rainforests of the Hamakua Coast (video).

Hapuna Beach State Park

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Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

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