![]() ![]() How to Get to Pohoiki Hot SpringsĪs mentioned above, Pohoiki Hot Springs are located in the Isaac Hale Park, in the southeastern corner of the island. ![]() The Pohoiki Hot Springs, on the other hand, are heated a bit differently- the pools are filled with rainwater that is heated as it flows through volcanic stone underground and, when it mixes with cool sea water that seeps in through the sandy earth, is cooled to the perfect hot tub-like temperature. If you’re a lover of natural hot springs like me, you may know that most hot springs are actually fed directly by rainwater or groundwater that is heated by magma underground- for example, this is how most of the hot springs in Iceland are heated. What creates hot springs on the Big Island? The beach is beloved by surfers for its gnarly waves and is an alternative to some of the other black sand beaches on the Big Island, like Punalu’u Beach. It also formed the Big Island’s newest black sand beach here. The lava flowed over the eastern portion of Isaac Hale State Park, where the Pohoiki Hot Springs are located, missing the hot springs by this much.Īfter the eruption, ocean currents caused sand and other sediment to accumulate along Pohoiki Bay, eventually creating a bunch of brand new tide pools with volcanically-heated water- i.e., new hot springs for you and me to enjoy! ![]() In 2018, the Kīlauea Volcano had a massive eruption along its Lower East Rift Zone, which covered much of the Lower Puna coastline, including the Ahalanui Warm Pond, and Kapoho Tide Pools, in lava dozens of feet thick. The southeastern coastline of the Big Island, referred to as the Lower Puna coastline, used to be home to three publicly-accessible hot springs- the Pohoiki Hot Springs (also called the “Pohoki Warm Springs”), the Ahalanui Warm Pond, and Kapoho Tide Pools. Frequently Asked Questions About the Hot Springs on the Big Island What happened to the hot springs on the Big Island? This entry was posted in Animals, Birds, In The Water, Insects, Photo Challenges, Places, Scenes and tagged Butterflies and Moths, Curlews, Hawaiian Monk Seals, Humpback Whales, Rainbows, Sunday Stills, Tide Pools, Upolu on Maby Graham.These hot springs on the Big Island are kind of an under-the-radar hidden gem, but, first, let’s back up and talk a little bit more about the whole “hot springs being consumed by lava” thing and other frequently asked questions about Pohoiki Hot Springs. In this case, the pursuing whale made a deep, two-toned mooing sound as it went by. Not only was this as close as I’ve seen whales, but it was the first time, from land, that I’ve heard a whale do anything other than blowing. I suspect they were a male and female, with the male interested in mating before heading north to Alaska. This was one of a pair that I saw just this past week. A humpback whale cruises no more than 50 feet offshore. A bristle-thighed curlew strides along the edge of the airstrip at Upolu. I’ve lived here seven years now and I never tire of going down there and looping around the fenced airstrip, wondering what I’ll see. Sometimes, I get caught in the rain, but when I do, I’m usually dry again by the time I get back to my truck. Sometimes, it’s hot and dry, but usually there’s a decent breeze, occasionally strong enough to make me lean into it while blown dirt sandblasts my legs. On land, there’s an assortment of birds, bugs and butterflies to be seen, as well as horses, cattle, and the occasional wild pig. Up in the air I might see anything from plovers to noddys to great frigatebirds. In those waters I look for humpback whales, turtles, monk seals, and once, even a passing shark. Often, there’s a great view of Maui across the ʻAlenuihāhā Channel. This stretch of coast features scenic high cliffs interspersed with lower areas where tide pools nestle among the rocks. But the coast at Upolu is where I go for exercise and to enjoy the ever-changing scene there. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Palila Forest Discovery Trail, the ocean – all these are places I return to. I could think of several places on the Big Island that would fall into the category of favorite place. This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Favorite Place.’ See more offerings here.
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