The best time to go is when Kilauea is really pumping. If you're lucky, you'll be in the park when the volcano is really active and fountaining; mostly, the lava runs like a red river downslope into the sea. If you're on another island and hear a TV news bulletin that the volcano is acting up, catch the next flight to Hilo to see the spectacle. You won't be sorry--and your favorite beach will still be there when you get back.
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