KALAPANA, BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) –

It’s a breathtaking sight, and one that requires a three-mile hike.

But visitors say seeing the lava flowing down the Pulama Pali near the abandoned Royal Gardens subdivision is worth it.

“It’s gorgeous,” said Big Island resident Leilani Wilcox. “I’ve never gotten to see a live lava flow ’til now, […]